Eric is a native Californian. Born in Oakland, Eric has been living in Salinas since 1995.  He is a retired Revenue Officer with Internal Revenue Service, and now a full-time community activist and bicycle race official/promoter. He is a Life Member of Veterans for Peace and the Sierra Club.

Education:
AA Degree in Journalism, Canada College, Redwood City
BA in History, College of Notre Dame, Belmont
Graduate Work in Mass Communications, San Jose State University (no degree)

• Eric has continued his education with assorted classes at the University of Maryland, San Jose City College, and Hartnell College.
• Contributor to current Salinas General Plan -- wrote the alternative transportation section
• Retired Member, National Treasury Employees Union
• Former Steward, National Treasury Employees Union
• Honorable Discharge and Army Commendation Medal, United States Army (service in Germany)
• Member, Salinas Traffic and Transportation Commission, (1998 to present, four terms as Chair)
• Member, Salinas Police-Community Advisory Committee, (1996 – 2008, and 2009 to present)
• Member, Transportation Agency for Monterey County Pedestrian—Bicycle Facilities Advisory Committee (2002 to present)
• Member, Salinas Bicycle—Pedestrian Advisory Committee (now defunct)
• Life Member, Disabled American Veterans
• Founding Member, Salinas Action League
• Parent of an adult daughter