Eric Sampson

Eric Sampson has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. Eric currently holds the position of Sr. Director of Operations at Environmental Consultants (ECI) since June 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Forester at Maley & Wertz, Inc from September 2020 to June 2023.

Eric Sampson's longest tenure was at Lewis Tree Service Inc., where they held multiple roles. Eric started as the Assistant Line-Clearing Coordinator at ACRT from June 1993 to February 1998. Eric then worked as a General Foreman at Nelson Tree Service, LLC Careers from February 1998 to February 2001.

At Duke Energy Corporation, Eric Sampson had a successful career, starting as a Sr. Rights-of-Way and Real Estate Specialist from February 2001 to April 2005. Eric then served as a Distribution Forester from April 2005 to December 2007 and later became the Transmission Vegetation Program Manager, leading the development and implementation of a successful Transmission Vegetation Management Program from December 2007 to October 2012.

Eric Sampson's leadership skills shine through their roles at Lewis Tree Service Inc., where they were appointed as a Division Manager from November 2012 to December 2015, and ultimately became the Regional Vice President from December 2015 to June 2020. During their tenure, they focused on safety, employee development, customer service, and exceeding target profitability, leading the region to almost $100 million in revenue.

Overall, Eric Sampson's work experience showcases their expertise in forestry, operations management, and leadership positions.

Eric Sampson earned a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management from Purdue University, where they studied from 1989 to 1993. Eric later pursued further education and completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration from Thomas More University, attending from 2002 to 2004.