Erik Rose grew up hunting, fishing, raising pigs, and playing football in Seeley Lake, MT. He studied business at the University of Montana and was engaged in student government, residence life, intramural sports, and many student organizations. \After graduating, Erik spent four years teaching English and promoting cultural awareness in Montana’s sister state of Kumamoto, Japan. From 2014 to 2028, Erik worked at the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, where he played a leadership role in many Montana University System initiatives.
