Eric grew up in Michigan before moving to the Sierra Nevada in 2014 to pursue a career in forestry. After 12 years with the U.S. Forest Service, he joined Whitebark Institute, bringing a passion for forest health, natural resource management, and the landscapes he calls home. He holds a master’s degree in forestry from Northern Arizona University and has dedicated his career to caring for the natural environments he loves.

Outside of work, Eric spends his days exploring the mountains, forests, and hot springs of the Eastern Sierra with his pup. His favorite pastimes include backpacking, hiking, biking (of all varieties), splitboarding, snowboarding, and competitive hot springing. Eric is passionate about making recreation opportunities accessible to the entire Mammoth Lakes community.