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Erik Baptist
Environmental Protection Agency (joined: June 18, 2017)
Senior Deputy General Counsel | $179,700 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Catholic Information Center:
Erik Baptist serves as Senior Counsel at the American Petroleum Institute (API), where he provides legal advice to the Institute and its members on federal and state legislative, regulatory, and litigation matters affecting the oil and gas industry. Prior to joining API in 2011, Erik worked as an associate in the trial department of an international law firm and as an attorney with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Office of Enforcement, Division of Investigations. Originally from Illinois, Erik graduated from the George Washington University Law School and received a B.A. from Vanderbilt University, double‐majoring in Sociology and American Studies. He has remained active with his alma mater by serving on the Board of Directors of the Vanderbilt Alumni Association and attending many of the school’s football games in the fall.
Former Positions Outside Government
- American Petroleum Institute Senior Counsel
- The George Washington University Law School Alumni Association Member, Board of Directors
Former Compensation Sources
- American Petroleum Institute Provided legal counsel to API
Lobbied for
Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| American Petroleum Institute | $297,267 | |
| American Funds Washington Mutual R6 (RWMGX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| T. Rowe Price Instl Large Cap Growth (TRLGX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Vanguard Institutional Index I (VINIX) | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| IronBridge Small Cap (IBSCX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Dodge & Cox Balanced (DODBX) | $50,001 - $100,000 | $2,501 - $5,000 |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2045 (TRRKX) | $100,001 - $250,000 | $5,001 - $15,000 |
| American Petroleum Institute, defined benefit plan (value not readily ascertainable). Eligible for $1314.91 per month at age 67. | None (or less than $201) | |
| DEUTSCHE X TRACKERS MSCI EAFE (DBEF) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| FIRST TR EXCHANGE TRADED FD (RFDI) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR (FDL) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| PROSHARES S&P 500 DIVIDEND (NOBL) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MARKETS (VWO) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS (VO) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS (VB) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VANGUARD MEGA CAP GROWTH ETF (MGK) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VANGUARD S&P 500 ETF (VOO) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| WISDOMTREE TRUST (DLS) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| ARTISAN PARTNERS FDS INC (APDKX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| FEDERATED EQUITY FDS (KLCIX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| FINANCIAL INVS TR SEAFARER (SIGIX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VANGUARD DIVIDEND GROWTH (VDIGX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VANGUARD WHITEHALL FDS (VMNVX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VANGUARD/WINDSOR FUNDS INC (VWNAX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| MFS Intl Diversification R3 (MDIHX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Lord Abbett Total Return Fund Class R5 (LTRTX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
Other Income/Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Residential rental property, Arlington, VA | $250,001 - $500,000 | $15,001 - $50,000 |
| NUVEEN MUN TR (NVHIX) | $100,001 - $250,000 | $2,501 - $5,000 |
| VANGUARD MUN BOND FUND INC (VWIUX) | $250,001 - $500,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| VANGUARD SPECIALIZED PORTF (VGSLX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VANGUARD WHITEHALL FDS (VMNVX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VOYA SER FD INC (IGLIX) | $100,001 - $250,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| ALPHABET INC. (GOOGL) | $250,001 - $500,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| ALPHABET INC. (GOOG) | $100,001 - $250,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| DEUTSCHE X TRACKERS MSCI EAFE (DBEF) | $50,001 - $100,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| FIRST TR EXCHANGE TRADED FD (RFDI) | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| FIRST TR VALUE LINE DIVID (FVD) | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR (FDL) | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKETS (EEM) | $100,001 - $250,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| PROSHARE S&P 500 DIVIDEND (NOBL) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| U.S. domestic financial institution - Money Market | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| US BANCORP DEL Preferred Stock (USBPRM) | $100,001 - $250,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MARKETS (VWO) | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS (VB) | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS (VO) | $100,001 - $250,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| VANGUARD MEGA CAP GROWTH ETF (MGK) | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| VANGUARD S&P 500 ETF (VOO) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VANGUARD STAR FD (VXUS) | $50,001 - $100,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| WISDOMTREE TRUST (DLS) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| WOODWARD INC. (WWD) (No longer owns shares.) | None (or less than $1,001) | $15,001 - $50,000 |
| LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE (whole life) | $250,001 - $500,000 | $5,001 - $15,000 |
| JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INS. CO. (whole life) | $15,001 - $50,000 | $2,501 - $5,000 |
| COLLEGE FUND 2033 - 529 A SHARE - AMERICAN FUNDS COLLEGE AMERICA | $100,001 - $250,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| EXXON MOBIL CORP (No longer owns shares.) | None (or less than $1,001) | $201 - $1,000 |
| ISHARES INTERNATIONAL SELECT (IDV) (No longer owns shares.) | None (or less than $1,001) | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| POWERSHARES EXCHANGE TRADED FD (PID) (No longer owns shares.) | None (or less than $1,001) | $201 - $1,000 |
| CONOCOPHILLIPS (COP) (No longer owns shares.) | None (or less than $1,001) | $201 - $1,000 |
| U.S. domestic financial institution - checking account | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| U.S. domestic financial institution -- money market account | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| PIMCO Total Return Instl (PTTRX) (No longer owns shares.) | None (or less than $1,001) | $201 - $1,000 |
Employment Agreements and Arrangements
| Employer or Party | City, State | Status and Terms | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDermott Will & Emery LLP | Washington, District of Columbia | I will continue to participate in this defined contribution plan, but the plan sponsor no longer makes contributions. | Sept. 16, 2004 |
| American Petroleum Institute | Washington, District of Columbia | I will continue to participate in this defined contribution plan, but the plan sponsor no longer makes contributions. | May 16, 2011 |
| American Petroleum Institute | Washington, District of Columbia | I will continue to participate in this defined benefit plan. | May 16, 2016 |
Liabilities
| Creditor Name | Creditor Type | Amount | Rate | Year Incurred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Savings Bank | Mortgage (investment/ren tal property) | $100,001 - $250,000 | 3.5 (adjustable ARM) | 2004 |
| Rushmore Loan Management Services | Mortgage (investment/ren tal property) | $15,001 - $50,000 | 7.5 | 2004 |
Spouse's Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income Type | Income Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heritage Foundation | Salary | ||
| US domestic financial institution -- checking account | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| U.S. domestic financial institution -- savings account | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| U.S. domestic financial institution-- Money market | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| ARTISAN PARTNERS FDS INC (APDKX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| BLACKROCK STRATEGIC INCOME (BSIIX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| DEUTSCHE X TRACKERS MSCI EAFE (DBEF) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| FIRST TRUST MORNINGSTAR (FDL) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| FEDERATED EQUITY FDS (KLCIX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| FINANCIAL INVS TR SEAFARER (SIGIX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| FIRST TR EXCHANGE TRADED FD (RFDI) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| PIMCO FDS (PONPX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| PRUDENTIAL TOTAL RETURN BOND (PDBZX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| PIMCO FDS (PFBPX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| PROSHARES S&P 500 DIVIDEND (NOBL) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| VANGUARD WHITEHALL FDS (VMNVX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| VANGUARD/WINDSOR FUND INC (VWNAX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| VANGUARD SPECIALIZED PORTF (VGSLX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS (VO) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS (VB) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| VANGUARD FTSE EMERGING MARKETS (VWO) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| VANGUARD MEGA CAP GROWTH ETF (MGK) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| VANGUARD S&P 500 ETF (VOO) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| VANGUARD DIVIDEND GROWTH (VDIGX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| WISDOMTREE TRUST (DLS) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
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