Position: News Anchor/Reporter
Residence: Menomonee Falls
Joined WTMJ: 1999

Erik's radio career began in the mid-1990s working for the Des Moines Radio Group as a Disc Jockey and Promotions Assistant for KSTZ-FM, KLZR-FM, and KIOA-FM.  It wasn't long before he was lured over to television news, working for KCCI/CBS News Channel 8 in Des Moines.

In the summer of 1999, Erik made his way to Milwaukee and back into radio, where he began his work at Newsradio 620 WTMJ.  Currently, he spends the majority of his time following breaking news for Wisconsin's Morning News.  Erik is also excited about hosting WTMJ's newest show, "The Pet Vet," on Saturdays from 1pm - 2pm.

Erik is a graduate of Drake University with a BA in Electronic Media. His family lives in Menomonee Falls with their cat and dog, Marley and Jevin.

E-mail Erik: bilstad@620wtmj.com