Eric oversees the MSTravel, VenueSource and Payment teams managing (historically) $1B+ in travel and meetings spend. He is responsible for developing and implementing Microsoft technology solutions to move employees across the globe while maximizing productivity. He has spent 15 years at Microsoft. He graduated from the University of Puget Sound, focusing on Economics and Asian Studies, continuing his education at University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business where he received his MBA. In 2015, Eric was honored to be named Travel Manager of the Year by BTN. He was also among the Top 25 Influential Travel Executives in 2015 and 2018.