We help clients shape the future by specializing at the intersection of business and government. As a national firm, we provide comprehensive government affairs, corporate advisory, and strategic public relations services designed to support organizations navigating complex environments.

Home | Michael Best Strategies

core/heading

In Erik’s three-decade career in the U.S. Army, the Pentagon, and on Capitol Hill, he served as a trusted advisor, strategist, connector, and leader. He brings a wealth of experience and insight to his role as a Partner with Michael Best Strategies.

contentpilot/introduction

Most recently, Erik served as Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during both the Trump and Biden Administrations. He was the principal advisor to the Chairman and Joint Staff for all Congressional matters, significantly improving Congress-Joint Staff relations while connecting disparate staffs and departments to enable stronger collaboration for better outcomes. Previously, Erik served the Joint Chiefs of Staff as Director for Strategy, Plans and Policy, where he was the principal strategist advising on military strategies to combat violent extremists in the Middle East. In his prior role as Legislative Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA), Erik was the key advisor to the CSA for all Congressional affairs related to the U.S. Army. He developed and executed the CSA’s Congressional engagement strategy, working directly with members of Congress and their staffs.

core/paragraph

Erik served in the U.S. Army both domestically and abroad in both peacetime and during peace-keeping and combat operations, as a small unit leader, an operations officer, an airborne infantry Battalion Commander, and a Brigade Commander. In the latter capacity, Erik commanded the United States Army Garrison in Italy, overseeing a workforce of 500 U.S. and Italian employees and managing an annual operating budget of $125 million to meet U.S. national security objectives in Europe. In this role Erik leveraged his skills engaging and bringing together stakeholders to optimize local and national relations.

core/block

Erik’s prior experience also includes positions as a Deputy Military Advisor to Senator James M. Inhofe on U.S. Military and Veterans’ matters, and as a Political-Military Strategist for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Erik M. Berdy

Recent News

USTR Initiates Section 301 Exclusion Process for Domestic Manufacturing Machinery

Michael Best Strategies, The Outpost Form Strategic Partnership

Policy Points of the First 2024 Presidential Debate

Credentials

Services

Education

Recent News

USTR Initiates Section 301 Exclusion Process for Domestic Manufacturing Machinery

Michael Best Strategies, The Outpost Form Strategic Partnership

Policy Points of the First 2024 Presidential Debate

Slide Menu

Slide Search