Born and raised in Ashland, Oregon, Eric graduated from Southern Oregon University (at the time, S.O.C.). Eric began landscaping to supplement college tuition. Through college & slightly beyond, he tried a variety of occupations but began to acquire a love of landscaping which turned into passion and inspired him to start his own business. He passed the (quite rigorous at the time) barrage of State Testing, providing Eric with the preeminent State Landscape License available. Through the years, Eric has designed and built hundreds of landscapes, predominately in the Rogue Valley. He resides with his life partner, confidant and best friend Pam, who works in administration at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Together they enjoy mountain biking, paddle sports, hiking, traveling, family, their two dogs and a solid healthy lifestyle. Eric immensely enjoys listening to Prem Rawat and often attends his speaking engagements. Eric credits Rawat for helping him recognize that the love within and the appreciation for the gift of life itself are his life priorities.