Eric is excited to be joining the Queercents family as he will be providing commentary and insight on frugal traveling. Eric prides himself on creating itineraries highlighting LGBT owned and friendly businesses. Eric is currently a travel columnist for Just Out newsmagazine based in Portland, Oregon.

For the past ten years, Eric has dove into the worlds of marketing management with Fortune 500 organizations and non profit organizations. Currently he is the Director of Marketing of a progressive Continuing Care Retirement Community in Portland, Oregon and is an adjunct instructor at Portland Community College.

Eric received his Bachelors of Business Administration degree from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and had an Orlando-based employer pay for his Master of Business Administration degree from Stetson University.

Upon relocation to Portland, Oregon four years ago, Eric has hiked in the Columbia River Gorge, ballooned over the Willamette Valley wine country, rafted the Deschutes River, and kayaked along the Oregon coast. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon with his partner, Brian, and his Welsh Terrier, Gareth.

Eric’s next trip will be a RSVP cruise to Alaska although his passport is always on stand-by.

Eric can be reached at eric@queercents.com.