As President of Nationwide’s Retirement Solutions business, Eric brings 17 years of industry experience to his position, currently managing a national team of 1,200 associates who are responsible for growing assets and helping more than 2.7 million participants prepare for and live in retirement. A recognized thought leader, Eric testified before a U.S. Senate Finance Subcommittee to advocate for SECURE 2.0 legislation and was co-host for Tulsa’s Economic Empowerment Day, a signature event during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre centennial commemoration.  He’s passionate about fostering innovation and collaboration to deliver financial solutions that meet and exceed individuals’ unique retirement readiness needs. Eric earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Oklahoma and his Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management. He holds the NASD Series 6, 26 and 65 licenses.Outside of Nationwide, Eric serves as the vice chair of the University of Oklahoma’s Board of Regents and is on the EBRI (Employee Benefit Research Institute) Board of Trustees. In 2022, Savoy recognized him as one of the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.