ERIK KVARSTEN
Erik Kvarsten has 36 years of experience as a City Manager in Oregon. Most recently, he served as City Manager of Gresham for over 15 years. He also held a similar position in Troutdale for eight years, and prior to that served as City Manager in Independence and two other cities in Oregon. In these positions, he was responsible for overall city operations and support of policy development and governance processes. Through this experience, Erik gained an understanding of a broad range of municipal issues.
Erik is a recipient of the League of Oregon Cities Herman Kehrli Award recognizing valuable contributions and commitment to the highest standards of public service. Erik served on the State of Oregon Board of Public Safety Standards and Training and was a longtime member of the Transportation and Growth Management Advisory Committee. He is a life member of ICMA.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Community Service and Public Affairs from the University of Oregon and is currently a member of the Dean’s Council for the College of Design at the University of Oregon.