Professional Background

• Financial Advisor, Equitable Advisors (Since 1993)

• Tax Advisor, Family Tax Advantage (Co-Founded 2002)

• B.A. Economics & Marketing (i) - UConn (1990)

Volunteer & Non-Profit Engagement

• Chair, Board of Trustees

  • Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity, Inc. [501(c)3]

• Vice Chair, Board of Directors

  • University of Connecticut Alumni Band Association

Local & Civic Activities

• Justice of the Peace

• North Stamford Association Member

• Democratic City Committee 2014-17

• Saw Mill Association, Inc.

  • President: 2007-10, 13-15

  • Vice President: 2011-13

  • Board Member and City Liaison 2006-07, 15-20

• Gazebo on Hope Association, Inc.

  • President: 1997-05

• Served on Temple Sinai's Education Committee

• Served on Young Artists Philharmonic Board of Directors

On A Personal Note …

• Local DJ (Since 1993)

• Attended Stamford Public Schools

  • Davenport, TOR, & Stamford High

• Proud to send my children to Stamford Public Schools

  • Son: Cameron - Junior at Arizona State University

    • Westover, Cloonan, & Westhill (Class of 2019)

  • Daughter: Callie - Junior at Westhill

    • Westover, Cloonan, & Westhill (Class of 2023)

    • Trumpet player in the Marching Band

Why Eric?

As a Financial Advisor and Tax Consultant with nearly 30 years of experience, a small business owner, a father of school age children, and a drive for public service, I will continue to bring valuable perspective and leadership to the Board of Representatives. Nothing less than transparent, open government will best serve the people of Stamford and the 13th District.

Constituent connections are the cornerstone of public service, and I will continue to be easily accessible and always responsive. Being engaged with the people whom you serve is the only way to truly serve.

As a product of Stamford public schools and parent of a Westhill graduate and a Westhill junior, I am keenly aware of the need to consistently monitor and maintain the quality of public education in Stamford. Quality schools are not just the foundation of our children's future, they are a key element of the value of our homes, property, and quality of life.

Clearly, our school infrastructure requires our urgent attention. The ongoing mold crisis and aging facilities are in critical need of careful long-term financial plans that afford our students and staff a safe, healthy, & technologically up to date environment in which to thrive. Neighborhood schools are an integral part of the fabric of our City, and need to remain the vibrant part of our communities that they are.

I have a solid track record of highly effective leadership with tangible results, and strive to do what I do best for all of my neighbors in the 13th for another four years.

Stamford Is My Home, My Heart

I grew up here, went to school here, and have lived up High Ridge, in Stillmeadow, Glenbrook, and Saw Mill. Stamford is my home, full of lifelong friendships firmly rooted here.

I am fond of the idea that “Stamford is as big or as small a town as you want it to be” because it offers so many kinds of neighborhood experiences, and no matter how we grow as a city, you always run into people you know… just like a small town.

My wife Michele and I live in Saw Mill on Dundee Road with our two children, Cameron (20) & Callie (16), our cat C.J., and our dog Jackson.

Professional Background

• Head, BNY Mellon, Corporate Treasury Asset/Liability Management Liquidity Platform Management

• Executive Consultant, IBM Global Business Services, Financial Services Industry Group

• Chief Risk Officer, GE Asset Management

• Investment Banker, UBS Stamford, Financial Institutions Solutions Group

Stamford Community Service

• Alternate Representative, Stamford Democratic City Committee

• Past Treasurer, Stillmeadow School PFO

• Past Treasurer, United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, & Darien

• Past Vice President, Temple Sinai Stamford

• Past Board Member, Stamford JCC

Education

• Bachelor of Science, University of South Carolina, Business Administration, Finance and Management Science

• Master of Science, University of Connecticut, Financial Risk Management

Family

• Spouse: Kirsten Hohmann, M.D. – Internist at Stamford Health Medical Group New Canaan office and associate professor of clinical medicine at Columbia University School of Physicians and Surgeons.

• Daughter: Emma – Freshman at Tulane University

  • 2021 graduate of AITE

  • Attended Cloonan & Stillmeadow.

• Daughter: Zoë – Junior at AITE

  • Attended Scofield & Stillmeadow.

• Stamford Resident since 2007

My Story, Briefly …

I grew up in Columbia, SC – the state capital and home of the University of South Carolina, of which I’m an alumnus. After college I joined one of the local banks as a management trainee and ultimately that bank became part of what is today Bank of America. Along the way I was told: “your job is moving to ‘fill in the blank’, we hope you will too”.

And so began my journey to see America through corporate relocation programs. Along the way I worked for other banks that took me to Charlotte, Denver, Seattle, and then finally Stamford in 2007. Ultimately, this is where my wife and I decided to settle down and raise our family. Today, I work in Corporate Treasury at BNY Mellon, based in Manhattan. I’m now working from home and largely expect to continue doing so, commuting to NYC a couple of days a week.

Why I’m Running

I’m a lifelong Democrat. I’m moderate and cautious on fiscal matters while being thoughtful and inclusive on social issues. I respect your perspective, and ask that you do me the same favor.

Like many of you, I’ve spent the last number of years complaining about government but not engaged in the challenges and opportunities of government.

I’ve known Eric Morson for years. We met through our daughters who have been friends since they were 4-years old, and when Eric was elected to the Board of Representatives in 2017, I began to share my observations and thoughts with him. When Anzelmo Graziosi decided not to run for reelection, Eric Morson, Keith Silver, and Dan Scherer called to ask if I was ready to put to words into action:

YES. Yes I am.

I’m seeking election to the Board of Representatives because I believe my experiences and skills will be helpful to Stamford and best represent the people of District 13. I bring over 30 years of professional experience in financial and risk management, coupled with extensive volunteer work with my children’s schools, various community organizations, and my house of worship. I seek to bring good judgment and selfless service to Stamford, our home.

Our goal should be unity rather than division. I approach political problems not as business cases that need cost justification, while that’s certainly important, but as an opportunity to shape Stamford into a place of joy and shared accomplishment. I seek to bring people together to find fair, equitable solutions to our common problems and shared challenges while creating a place that we’re all happy to call home.