
Eric Gustad is a community affairs manager for Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider. He proudly serves the Central/Northwest Michigan region, ensuring his friends and neighbors receive the hometown service Consumers Energy aims to provide.
Eric is a six year veteran of Consumers Energy, and currently works out of the Ludington Service Center. Previously, he spent 11+ years working for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians managing their training, education and leadership
development programs. He also served six years for the City of Manistee Planning Commission and three years as a City Council Member.
In the community, Eric serves on five different regional economic development boards. He also serves on three chamber boards and three boards for charitable organizations. Eric has a strong passion for volunteering and giving back to the communities he serves.
He has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Ferris State University. Eric is also a proud graduate of Manistee High School, class of 1987.
He currently lives in Manistee with much of his family and his two dogs.