Erik Sutton

Erik Sutton currently serves as the Maintenance and Reliability Manager at Westrock Coffee Company since June 2025. Prior experience includes roles as a Maintenance Engineer at Hormel Foods from November 2022 to June 2025 and as a Plant Engineer at Riviana Foods Inc. from April 2014 to September 2022. Erik also worked as a Maintenance Manager at Welspun Tubular LLC between August 2012 and January 2014. A notable background in the United States Navy includes positions as Senior Enlisted Advisor NRMD-KB, overseeing 85 military personnel and 11 Chief Petty Officers, and serving as Submarine Electricians Mate Chief from October 2001 to June 2008, with duty on several submarines. Erik holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician from Excelsior University and Excelsior College, completed between 2007 and 2012.