Erik Sculley has been a resident of Whitney Point since 2000. Erik also has served our community as a Volunteer Fighter upon moving here. Erik has held the position of Captain since 2001 and continues his 36 years of total service. Pride in service is what he enjoys most of this position. Helping community members and those that travel through our area is one of the most rewarding feelings.
Erik spent his professional career in the fields of Hotel and Restaurant Management and also Safety and Security Operations and Management. Providing Excellent customer service in both fields is a polished skill that he posses that is highly transferrable to a vast majority of industries. Meeting a customer’s needs and making them feel important is what he excels at. A fair balanced attitude and an open mind is another key skill in his toolbox. Erik is medically retired since 2019 due to an injury.
Although Erik did not attend our district, his son is currently a Junior in the Whitney Point School District. His son has actively participated in the district’s sports programs and youth club since a young age. Basketball, Lacrosse and Football are what his son enjoys most. He is also attending the BOCES Auto Body Repair program.
With his continued service to the community and the combination of his professional experience, Erik feels that he is ready take it to the next level and work to continue the great success of our school district and it’s board. Erik is very driven and get’s things done. Erik has a special interest in Anti Bullying, Student Safety and an overall commitment to the increase of open communication between students, parents, staff, administration and the district residents.
Erik says, “The children of our community are our greatest asset. We must do whatever it takes to ensure that have every opportunity possible available to them. They ARE our future.”