Eric grew up in Lexington, KY. He is married to Andrea and they have one daughter named Jaylee. They joined the Olive ministerial staff in October 2006. Prior to Olive, he has served with churches throughout the Kentucky area in Student Ministries.

He graduated from Lexington Baptist College in 1999, where he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Student Ministry. Eric was ordained in Murray, Kentucky on February 23, 2003. He is currently finishing a Master of Arts in Christian Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Eric enjoys being involved in missions as well, having led and participated in multiple international endeavors to places like Brazil, Peru, Trinidad, and several domestic destinations.