Eric has spent the majority of his career in the global travel industry based in New York.

He has been the director of global business development for Carlson Wagonlit Travel since 2001. His most recent duties have included direct global oversight for the development of CWT’s new private equity group.

In addition to his duties with CWT, Eric currently serves on the board of directors for the Global Business Travel Association, an industry advocacy group of over 5,000 members.

He studied at the University of London Business School and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Eric serves as a New York Library trustee, board member for the Hudson Valley Rail Trail Association and member of the Stewart Airport Advisory Council.

He and his wife also own and operate an inn in the Hudson Valley of New York.