Eric is an attorney and the founder/Executive Director of RaleighForward. Prior to retiring in 2010, his law practice focused on land use regulation, zoning, litigation, and municipal law. He is Vice Chair of the Raleigh Housing Authority and Chair of the Triangle Family Services Board of Advisors. Eric also served 6 years on the Raleigh Planning Commission and chaired the Raleigh Study Committee on City Council Terms, Compensation, and Voter Engagement. He has taught municipal law and land use planning for NC State’s Master of Public Administration program.