Eric first moved to the area part-time in the late 80s before transitioning to full-time residency in 1992. His family has been rooted in the Murphys area since 1941. During his childhood, from around the age of 10 to 24, he worked part-time for his family's wholesale company, Ainheuser-Busch. He later took on a full-time role as an Operations Manager in the ski industry. As a user of agricultural resources, he became interested in serving as a board member for our historic water system, dating back to the Gold Rush era. Eric is known for his fearless communication skills, as he confidently asks questions, listens to criticism, and expresses his opinions without hesitation.