Overview
Eric is an M&A and strategic advisor at Aprio. He is a former Warren Buffett CFO with more than 20 years of experience helping founders build businesses to last, so they are ready to sell when the time is right.
Experience
Eric brings a rare blend of executive leadership and M&A experience, having led more than 15 acquisitions and a successful sale to Berkshire Hathaway. He has helped companies develop and execute strategic growth plans, build strong cultures, and successfully walk through liquidity events.
Eric is relationship-driven, with an approach that is grounded on creating long-term value through meaningful connections. He begins every relationship by listening to and understanding the people behind the business, then aligning around what matters most.
Eric is a sought-after speaker known for delivering clear, candid, and actionable insights to business owners and leadership teams. His most requested topics include:
- Capital Market Readiness
- Founder-Friendly Capital
- Private Capital Trends
- The Second Bite
- Post-Close Integration
- The Warren Buffett Playbook
Education & Affiliations
Eric is a graduate of Florida State University and currently serves as a guest lecturer and program facilitator at FSU’s Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, where he shares real-world insights with the next generation of business leaders.
Eric is a faculty member for Birthing of Giants, a prestigious fellowship program at Princeton University that helps founders of fast-growing companies scale with purpose. He is a big believer in business owner education in a safe environment.
Eric also supports 51 Vets, a nonprofit that helps special forces veterans transition into careers in private equity, investment banking, and financial services.
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