Prior to a career in real estate, Eric gained valuable business experience in a 15 year career in the newspaper business with time spent at the Chicago Tribune, Arkansas Gazette and Orange County Register.  In 1989 he started as a real estate salesperson, earned his Executive Broker's License in 1995 and owned a Saline County real estate company from 1999 to 2010.  Eric has earned designations as a Certified Residential Broker (CRB), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and is a Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI).  He has earned sales awards as presented by the Benton-Bryant Realtors Association every year since 1990.  During his real estate career however, Eric is most proud of the 20 customer service awards as chosen by his clients.  He is currently a member of the Benton-Bryant Realtors Association, a past director on this same board, a past board member of the Central Arkansas Regional Multiple Listing Service and a current commissioner on the Benton Planning and Zoning Commission.  Eric has a strong faith in Jesus Christ  as his Lord and Savior and confidence that through Him he can accomplish anything.