As Vice President of Architecture for Industrial, Eric is responsible for overseeing the national industrial team and projects, establishing overall goals and objectives, and collaborating with other Ryan leaders to set strategic direction. With 15 years of architectural experience — including a decade at Ryan — he brings a wealth of knowledge and deep industrial design expertise to this role, including the ability to guide his team in practical yet innovative ideas that arrive at the right solution. Some of his responsibilities include seeking opportunities for growth and marketplace expansion, ensuring profitability, committing to design focused on sustainability and well-being, and developing strategies to enhance the communities surrounding projects. By listening carefully to the needs of users, Eric overcomes architectural challenges to improve the owners’ operations and achieve business goals. He has a passion for pushing the sustainability envelope and his efforts have translated into expanded options for potential clients and a new approach to finding sustainable building solutions.