Eric's entrepreneurial spirit was the catalyst behind the inception of J Russell. He and Kristina have owned the firm since its inception. His finely tuned organizational and analytic skills and his extensive knowledge of the business environment are foundational to the firm's success. Eric holds a degree in Accounting from Central Washington University.

By day Eric is the Controller for Oneonta Trading Corporation, a position he's held since 1983. Evenings and weekends, he's our financial wizard, advisor, advocate and analyst. He currently serves as Vice-President of Education for Cascade Toastmaster's. Eric's passion for life and learning are evident in his fascination with people and his insatiable appetite for reading.