Ken Eriksen

About Ken Eriksen

As Managing Member of Polaris Analytics and Consulting, lead business activity and client engagement on commodity, supply chain, transportation and logistics activities for strategic positioning and focus.Was a Strategic Advisor of the S&P Global, Commodity Insights Industry Executive Advisory team. In this capacity, worked with clients to develop and strengthen business relationships in risk management, consulting and training courses.Joined S&P Global (and the legacy companies including Sparks Companies, Inc, Informa Economics, and IHS Markit) in 2001, leading the Client Advisory and Development and Transportation, Industrials and Energy Services teams, and co-led the project consulting practiceA sought after speaker on commodity, supply chain, transportation and infrastructure issues and developments and is an expert witness in the area of transportation, logistics and supply-chain matters.Previously worked for USDA\'s National Agricultural Statistics Service as an agricultural statistician. In that capacity, conducted national surveys and set national estimates in agriculture.Also while at USDA, worked for the Agricultural Marketing Service on its transportation and marketing program, conducting research and analysis on domestic and international transportation issues.Worked as an international longshoreman with International Longshore and Warehouse Union through the Pacific Maritime Association at the Port of Tacoma, Washington.Received bachelor\'s and master\'s degrees in agribusiness and agricultural economics from Washington State University. While working on a master\'s degree there, was a transportation economist for the Department of Agricultural Economics, performing economic transportation data analysis and modeling.

Experience

1. Managing Member and Strategic Advisor

   Polaris Analytics And Consulting

   Oct 2023 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

   At Polaris Analytics and Consulting, the mission is to help businesses and organizations thrive. Polaris does this by providing comprehensive consulting services that are tailored to the unique needs of each client. Polaris delivers top-notch results that exceed client expectations. The focus at Polaris is to anchor you to your future!

Education

• Washington State University

  MA, Agriculture Economics

• Green River College

  AA

• Washington State University

  BS, AgriBusiness

Skills

• Transportation
• International Trade
• Hedging
• Analysis
• Economics
• Business Strategy
• Agribusiness
• Forecasting
• Risk Management
• Statistics
• Energy
• Financial Analysis
• Research
• Econometrics
• Data Analysis
• Trading
• Biofuels
• Commodity
• Marketing
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Supply Chain
• Public Speaking
• Logistics
• Market Analysis
• Market Research
• Leadership
• Inland Marine
• Agriculture