Eric has 23 years of investment experience and is responsible for management of Small Cap Growth portfolios. In addition, he covers the Energy, Industrials, and Materials sectors. Prior to joining Eagle in 2005, he was a Vice President in equity research at the Oakmont Corporation, a private investment firm, providing research support for various investment portfolios and a hedge fund. Eric also spent four years with Raymond James & Associates, as a Research Associate covering the Entertainment and Leisure industries. He earned a B.A. in Economics from Washington & Lee University, and he received his M.B.A. from the University of Southern California. Eric is a CFA charterholder.