MEET ERIC
Eric has called Prior Lake home since the mid-1970s, where his family built their life in the Second District. His father worked in real estate, and his mother spent more than 25 years teaching in Shakopee. His interest in public policy began early and grew into a lifelong focus on how government decisions affect families and communities.
A graduate of Prior Lake High School, Eric earned a degree in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he also played Division I football under Hall of Fame coach Bill McCartney. Eric later earned an MBA in Finance from the University of St. Thomas and built a career in banking and business, including leadership roles at Target and U.S. Bank.
Eric began his public service on the Prior Lake–Savage School Board, helping eliminate debt, build a surplus, improve test scores, and reduce property taxes. Since being elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2012, Eric has focused on practical solutions, including expanding childcare access and affordability, supporting small businesses, and strengthening local economies.
Eric and his wife, Tina, have been married for 34 years and raised their two children, Cam and Sammi, in the Second District. Family and community continue to guide his work and commitment to public service.
State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, and in most states they also confirm the Governor's appointments. In most states the senate is the smaller of the legislature's two chambers, with larger districts and longer terms than the house.