Eric has lived in the Winston Salem area for most of his life.  He was employed at the Winston Salem Police Department and eventually moved to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s office where he worked in different divisions for the past 24 years.  After a 32 year career in law enforcement, Eric retired as a lieutenant from the sheriff’s office in October 2024.

Eric has a wife, Holly, two adult daughters Allison and Lillian.  Allison and her husband have blessed the family with two grandchildren, Scarlet and Thomas.

During his free time Eric enjoys playing bass guitar, listening to music, and spending time with his friends and family.  Although he did not attend UNC, Eric is a huge Tar Heel fan and loves college basketball.