Erik Church is an experienced executive skilled in US/international sales and marketing leadership, product and business development, and operations within competitive global markets.

Erik has led the successful startup of US operations for two international firms in two different industries. Prior to joining SOS Erik successfully launched a fashion design company and secured partnerships and agreements with Industry leaders such as Banana Republic, The Discovery Channel and The Disney Corporation.

Erik began his involvement with student organizations as a Franchise Manager for College Pro Painters. College Pro Painters was one of the first companies to implement a program to train students to manage regional franchises. Erik left College Pro Painters to become a consultant for an Educational Foundation, traveling across the US and Canada he worked with students and faculty to develop programs to help prepare students to enter in to the business world.

Erik Church is currently Vice President of Student On-Line Solutions ("SOS") and helptrain.com. SOS is at the forefront of a new kind of online help service.

Since 1995, SOS has trained and managed hundreds of secondary and post-secondary students who have delivered on-site and in-class computer help services. In this way, SOS has serviced thousands of satisfied customers including employees of the Bank Of Montreal, the Toronto Star Corporation, AIR MILES International Trading B.V. and the University of Toronto. Because students are "first adopters" and heavy users of technology, their skills are current and proficient. SOS' rigorous selection, training, certification and quality assurance systems ensure high levels of professionalism and client satisfaction.