Eric Potashner

Eric Potashner has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations. Eric currently holds the position of Vice President, Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer at Radius Recycling since April 2021. Prior to this, they served as a Board Member at Young Community Developers from January 2015 to August 2022. Eric also worked as a Commissioner at the California Statewide Commission on Recycling Markets and Curbside Recycling from July 2020 to April 2021. In addition, Eric served as a Board Member at the California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy from May 2019 to April 2021. Before joining Radius Recycling, they held the position of Vice President & Senior Director Strategic Affairs at Recology from October 2012 to April 2021. Eric has also served as a Board Member at the California Product Stewardship Council from September 2015 to February 2020, and as a Board Member at Clinic by the Bay from September 2014 to April 2016. Prior to these roles, Eric worked as a Lobbyist at Platinum Advisors from August 2008 to October 2012. Eric started their career in the public sector, serving as Deputy Chief of Staff at the California State Senate from December 2004 to June 2008, and as Chief of Staff at the California State Board of Equalization from January 2003 to December 2004.

Eric Potashner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Bates College from 1994 to 1998. In 2016, they completed the Finance for Senior Executives program at Harvard Business School Executive Education, earning a Certificate of Completion. Eric also participated in the Executive Development Program at The Wharton School in the same year. Additionally, they pursued studies in Behavioral Economics at Harvard Business School Executive Education, although specific dates and degree information are not provided.