Eric McKinney

Eric McKinney has a diverse range of work experience in marketing and communications. Eric currently serves as the Marketing Director at Eaton Community Bank since January 2020. Prior to that, they worked as the Communications & Outreach Manager at the Michigan Talent Investment Agency from March 2019 to August 2019. Eric also held the position of Digital Marketing, SEO & Campaign Strategist at Spartan Motors, Inc. from February 2019 to May 2019.

In addition to their roles in the corporate sector, Eric has experience in higher education institutions, serving as the Director of Marketing at Lansing Community College from November 2015 to March 2019. Eric also worked as a Web Content Developer at Central Michigan University's Global Campus from June 2015 to November 2015 and as the Director of Marketing & Communications at the University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College from November 2012 to June 2015.

Prior to their work in higher education, Eric served as the Coordinator of Marketing & College Relations at Edison State College from May 2009 to October 2012. Eric also worked as a Consultant at Clark and Christopher Creative Marketing from April 2010 to August 2010.

Eric's early career began in journalism, where they worked as a writer for Sun Newspapers from 2005 to 2009 and the Lansing State Journal from 2002 to 2004.

Overall, Eric has a strong background in marketing and communications, spanning from corporate to higher education settings, as well as experience in journalism.

Eric McKinney attended Michigan State University from 1998 to 2002, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.