About Mike
Occupation: President, AFMS LLC, Supply Chain & Logistics Consulting
Occupational Background: Transportation & Logistics Management
Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Portland State University
Prior Governmental Experience: None
Mike Erickson:
Community leader & Tigard small business owner
Not a career politician
Fighting Inflation & Growing our Economy
Let’s say what inflation is: a tax on America’s families. Incompetence by politicians and out-of-control spending policies have led to record inflation. Families are seeing massive price increases at the grocery store and gas pump. In Congress, Mike will vote to rein in spending and keep the government in check.
Protecting America’s Interests: At the Pump and the Border
Energy independence is a national security issue. It ensures that America can keep energy costs low for families. I will be a strong advocate to increase US oil production so that we can create jobs, lower costs for families, and increase security. We also need to secure the border to stop illegal immigration and drugs from coming into the country.
Protecting Our Environment
Mike cares about the environment and being a good steward of our resources while pledging to find green solutions to protect our climate and make America energy independent again.
Lowering Taxes & Bringing Back Fiscal Responsibility
Spending is out of control. Politicians nationally and in Oregon have made it their mission to put this country into more debt, causing inflation levels we have not seen in 40 years. Their actions are hurting Oregon families. As a small business owner, I understand that government spending and regulations are out of control. I will work to cut back regulations and rein in spending.
Background
Family: Wife and two children
Residency: Lives in Clackamas County
Early life: Born in Seattle, Washington
Career: Founder and President of AFMS, located in Tigard, Oregon 1992-present
Education:
- Portland State University, Portland, Oregon – graduated 1988
- Bachelor of Science – Business Marketing/Management
- Student Body President, 1987
Professional Activities
Notable Community Involvement, Awards and Achievements
- Maurice Lucas Charitable Foundation, Community Board Member, Current
- Portland State University, 1987 team, Vikings Hall of Fame Class, 2018
- League of Minority Voters, Liberty Award, 2018
- Portland Business Journal, Top Corporate Philanthropists, 2007, 2010
- Inc. 500, Fastest Growing Companies, 2004, 2005
- Portland Business Journal, Fastest-Growing Private Companies, 2005
- Tigard Kiwanis, Past Vice President
Selected Published Articles
CIO Magazine, August 2018 Issue
Article: Negotiating UPS & FedEx Shipping Contracts.
Parcel Magazine, March-April 2020 Issue
Article: Knowledge is Power, Especially When It Comes to Negotiating UPS & FedEx Contracts.