Eric Gustad

Community Affairs Manager - Oceana, Mason, Manistee, Benzie, Leelanau Counties
Consumers Energy

Eric Gustad is a Community Affairs Manager for Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider. He proudly serves the Northwest Coast of Michigan, ensuring his friends and neighbors receive the hometown service Consumers Energy aims to provide.

Eric is over a 9-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 6 years for the City of Manistee Planning Commission and 3 years as a City Council Member.  Currently he is a sitting County Commissioner for the 4th district in Manistee County. 

In the community, Eric serves on 3 different regional economic development boards. He also serves on 2 chamber boards and 4 boards for charitable / service 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.

He is the youngest of 5 children and currently lives in Manistee with much of his family.