Growing up on a family farm in north-central Illinois, Eric has always held a passion for agriculture. Eric received his BS in Accounting from Illinois State University in 2000 and his MBA from the University of Iowa in 2004. Prior to joining ATI, Eric spent 15 years with John Deere in financial analysis and accounting roles and two years in the ethanol industry. He and his wife have three children. In his free time, Eric is active in his church and enjoys spending time with his family.