Eric served in the Army and the MN Army National Guard for 32 years, including three tours of duty in Iraq, retiring in 2015.
Currently serving as the Fire Chief for the Rochester Fire Department, Eric has been a Firefighter for the City of Rochester since 1994.
Eric and his wife Tina have a Hobby Farm in SE Rochester where they enjoy their animals and the solitude of being away from everything. Eric supports all veterans causes and was asked to be part of the Committee in 2021.