Erik has an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University and a Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law. At TAVAS, Erik has spent 10 years in management related to the initial tax consultation through the development and presentation of tax strategy reports. He also was previously a Senior Tax Manager at BDO USA, LLP overseeing various aspects of Federal and State & Local Income tax planning and compliance for client groups. Erik has presented seminars and classes for various industries on corporate and individual tax matters as well as asset protection and succession planning matters.