Eric joined Celtic Bank in 2006 and is Chief Strategy Officer and Director of Strategic Lending Partnerships. He develops and implements strategic initiatives for Celtic, including strategic lending programs with leading innovators in fintech, specialty finance, and credit card sectors. Eric is a member of the Celtic Board of Directors and serves on Risk Committee, Loan Committee, Compliance Committee, and ALCO (Asset/Liability) Committee. He is an experienced investment banker and lender known for his strong deal structuring and origination expertise. Eric holds an MBA in Entrepreneurial Finance from Babson College and holds a bachelor’s degree in both Economics and Political Science from the University of Utah.