Eric is a Manager in the Youngstown, Ohio office of HBK CPAs & Consultants and has been with the firm since 2017. He serves as the Ohio Regional Director of HBK Cannabis Solutions Group.

His expertise spans assurance, compliance, and consulting, with a notable focus on sectors such as cannabis, manufacturing, retail, construction, and real estate. Eric is adept at designing and implementing internal controls, overseeing budgeting processes, managing financial reporting, and conducting thorough cost-benefit analyses.

Eric is a regular attendee at industry conferences throughout Ohio and neighboring regions. He actively participates in panels, offering valuable insights into the nuanced challenges that cannabis companies encounter in the realms of accounting and finance. Beyond his panel contributions, Eric has made regular contributions to articles and discussions, sharing his perspectives on the current state of the cannabis industry and its future challenges.

EDUCATION, AFFILIATIONS & SERVICE

Eric earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Accounting and Finance. He is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant since 2016.

Eric is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), a member of the finance committee for Boardman Rotary, former Treasurer for the Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. and has also served on the administrative board and is the assistant treasurer for his church.