Director of Finance

• 2022 - Present

Recruited by the First Selectman and Board of Finance to serve as chief financial officer for The Town of Suffield responsible for overall administration and management of the financial operations of the Town in all areas of financial management including accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, cash management, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, retirement plans, investment portfolio management, insurance and risk management, capital and debt planning, bonding, audits and procurement. Show less

Vice President, Advisory

• 2020 - 2022

As a Certified Public Accountant with Big Four experience, Eric brings unique depth in finance, business operations and communications. Having served as an IRO at a global industrial corporation, he understands how to develop a company’s story for value creation, and how to successfully execute the underlying strategy. Eric is a trusted senior client advisor within Corbin’s Advisory Group, where he leads strategic client initiatives focused on unlocking shareholder value. Eric advises clients on all areas of strategic communication for capital markets, including earnings and acquisitions, as well as investor relations and broader business strategy. Previously, Eric oversaw Perception Study engagements for Corbin’s clients, collaborating on industry-leading research to give IROs and executives tailored, actionable insights to drive value creation. He worked with clients across multiple industries to understand investor sentiment and to develop strategies to augment value. Prior to joining Corbin, Eric served as an investor relations and finance executive at Kaman Corporation, a global, complex industrial aerospace and defense company, where he led functions including investor relations, communications, business development, internal audit, and government relations. As an IRO, his responsibilities included planning and executing Investor Day, communicating M&A and restructurings, cultivating sell-side coverage, and reporting results. As chief spokesperson and brand ambassador, Eric raised the stature and profile of Kaman for key stakeholders, including investors, government officials, employees, and internal and external C-suite executives. He began his career at Ernst & Young, a global assurance services firm, where he worked with clients in a variety of industries, including a Fortune 500 global manufacturer, distributors, healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. Show less

Vice President - Government Relations and Communications

• 2017 - 2020

Reporting to the CFO, I led the company’s broad-based communications efforts for both external and internal audiences. Additionally, I was asked to lead a more cohesive and comprehensive government relations function, resulting in a number of successes for the company including receipt of several export license approvals for defense articles and a defense appropriation for the company’s highest profile program.

Vice President - Investor Relations

• 2008 - 2017

I was brought into this role by the new CEO to set and execute the communications strategy and build relationships with all stakeholders. I was one of only three officers, along with the CEO and CFO, authorized under the company’s Regulation FD policy to speak on behalf of the company.

Vice President/Assistant Vice President - Business Development

• 2001 - 2008

I was promoted into this role from internal audit to lead multiple M&A’s during a period of global expansion. During my time in this role, I closed 17 transactions and produced significant scale for the Aerospace and Industrial Distribution segments, expanding both domestically and internationally as well as growing EBITDA.

Assistant Vice President/Director, Internal Audit

• 1995 - 2001

I was promoted into this role to help revitalize the department, build its credibility and have it recognized as a value-added partner to the operating divisions. During my time in this role, I annually planned, executed and reported dozens of financial and operational audits for the company’s global subsidiaries and divisions.

Corporate Finance Manager

• 1993 - 1995

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, I was asked to take on this position to provide more capabilities and introduce more technology, improve processes, and add a higher level of capability to the finance department. In this role, I managed financial reporting and analysis as well as special projects for the CFO.

Senior Auditor

• 1992 - 1993

I managed all aspects of financial and operational audits, including financial planning and reporting as well as field work.

Senior Auditor

• 1988 - 1992