“He’s unorthodox. He doesn’t follow the rules — and that’s what makes Eric so special. He has a rare balance of creativity and execution. Eric challenges the way things have been done for the possibility of how great they can be.”

Juan Lopez, Owner of Wake & Bake Restaurant (Denver)

“Eric’s confidence in his abilities is clear from the first time you meet him and that has led his project teams to believe that much can be accomplished. He pushes his peers to accept risk and take chances for the good of advancement and innovation. And the outcomes are more powerful because of that. I know that if I want to bring people out of the box, Eric should be in the brainstorm room!”

Taylor Scharfenberg, Sr. Manager Cleated Sports Marketing at Eastbay.com

“We were blessed to have Eric as a graduate of our DeVos Sports Business Management graduate program at UCF. He was a leader among the students and used his innovative and creative mind to spark new initiatives. He is a perfect match for DraftKings.”

Richard Lapchick, Director of UCF Sports Business Management Program & Civil Rights Pioneer

“Eric, quite simply, is a creative genius. Throughout my career, I’ve yet to come across anyone else with the capacity to deliver inventive solutions the way that Eric does.”

Tim Klug, Sr. Finance Manager at NBA

“Eric is the definition of creativity and innovation. It was always a pleasure working with him and seeing how he continually challenges the status quo. He’s a great asset to any team and makes an immediate impact.”

Jeannette Torres, Sr. Coordinator Partnership Marketing at MLS

“When I think of Eric, I think of innovation, ideation, and execution.  His ability to transform a vision into reality is unmatched. His creative mind and contagious determination allows him to add value to anything he is a part of.”

Sable Lee, Assistant Director of Leadership at NCAA

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Eric at Eastbay for a little over two and a half years, and even closer over the past year as my coordinator.  During this time, I got a first-hand look at how he works and the contributions he brings to a team creatively and analytically.  Eric is someone who is creative, innovative and isn’t afraid to take charge of something he believes in.  He excels as a leader or contributor while continuously bringing an infectious energy to those around him.”

Michael McWhorter, Associate Manager of Digital Strategy & Planning at Walgreens

“Eric is one of those people that combines his talent with the passion for storytelling and the future. Always ready to ask the next question on how to get better. Very strong multi-platform skills with unique creativity. He’s also searching for the best angle on how to engage with consumers, fans, and brands.

Alex Vergara, Entrepreneur and Former Disney Executive at ESPN Wide World of Sports

“Eric is one of those rare people you get to work alongside who relentlessly seeks out what is new, exciting and cutting-edge. Not only does he have a pulse on what is currently happening in the sports and entertainment landscape, but he walks a few steps ahead and digs into what is emerging to stay ahead of the curve.”

Brett Estrella, Sr. Coordinator Properties at Excel Sports Management

“Eric and I have worked on many marketing campaigns together and I’ve always considered him a business unicorn. It’s tough to find someone who is as equally passionate about the numbers side of the business and the creative. He has mastered the art of balance between creating compelling stories to drive customer engagement while keeping the company’s focus in mind to increase sales.”

Ashley Moore, Social Media Strategist at Hibbett Sports