Ed Erdmann
Advisor
Ed Erdmann
Ed is one of VPI’s most experienced advisor’s. He specializes in service to startups, turnarounds, bankruptcies, Fortune 500 and privately-held businesses. His extensive experience in financial and general management, primarily in the retail sector, manufacturing and entertainment fields, allow Ed to provide clients with exactly what they need to develop a successful business.
“I truly enjoy sharing the experience I have gained in over forty years of business with those who can use it to improve their profitability or productivity.” Ed Erdmann
Client Testimonial
“When looking for someone to work on your taxes you have to find someone you trust and feel good about as you are sharing with them private information. So when I met Ed and had a chance to get to know him, I found I liked him a lot and more importantly I felt I could really trust him. Even before I decided to give him my business he was gracious and extremely helpful in giving me suggestions, tips etc that can help reduce my tax liability as well as better ways to keep my records. All in all I have a great feeling about working with Ed and in this day and age that is extremely important to me. He is professional, ethical and just an all around good guy. I recommend him highly.” Celeste Messer, Broker and Owner of Adkor Realty
Fun Fact
Ed has traveled extensively, beginning his life as an “Army brat”, and following that with service in the United States Navy from 1969-1974. He has visited thirty-four countries on five continents, and has spent time in forty nine states. Alaska is still on the list. Ed currently lives with his wife, Sue, who works for Key Impact Sales & Systems, in Buda, Texas. He is not a native Texan, but he got there as fast as he could. Ed and Sue have three children and two grandchildren all of whom live within two hundred miles of them.
Experience and Education
Ed is a graduate of The University of Wisconsin where he received his Bachelors of Arts in History and Navel Science. In 1975, Ed graduated from Southern Methodist University’s school of business with his MBA in Finance and Accounting. Much of Ed’s work experience is found in the retail sector where he worked as corporate officer including positions as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. QSI Custom Cabinets LP, Beautyco Inc., Antek’s Home Furnishings, Inc. and Delaware Book Co are but a few of the companies where Ed carried an executive role.