Eric is married and has two boys. He grew up in small town USA in Silver City, NM and is the middle of five children from a single mother. He knew from an early age that hard work would pave the way for something greater. His calling to protect and serve his country came early at the age of 14, in doing so, he enlisted in the Navy at 17 and after graduating from high school he left and served for over 22 years, retiring in sunny San Diego, California.