Erin Anderson

Erin has been with Riley throughout her professional career, starting as an intern in 2001. She climbed the ranks steadily, successfully leading some of Riley’s largest and most complex projects, until achieving her current role of Chief Operating Officer in 2022. Erin holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota.

Born and raised in Racine, WI, Erin showed a passion for construction and engineering from a young age. “I was always good at math and science, and was told over and over that engineering would be a great field for me,” she said. “I started down the path of civil engineering and later added a construction management focus.” After over 20 years with Riley, Erin is happy with her decision. “I enjoy the collaboration, seeing a building take shape, and being a part of a team working to achieve a common goal.”

Erin and her husband Ryan built a house in Pleasant Prairie where they live with their children Kaitlyn, Max, and Mason. Erin spends most of her free time in athletic pursuits, either her own or her family’s. “I have always been a swimmer and runner but recently added yoga and crossfit to the mix,” she said. “I work during the week and am a swim mom and hockey mom on weekends. Kaitlyn followed in my footsteps and is a competitive swimmer, and the boys followed in Ryan’s and both play hockey. We are a boating family too. We hit pause on sports for the summer so we can enjoy time on the lake.”