Eric Brown

Eric Brown is an experienced operations generalist at McMaster-Carr since February 2008, with a diverse background in various industries. As a co-owner of Otis and Willie Real Estate Partnership since January 1998, Eric manages a real estate portfolio valued at up to $700K, successfully generating a 39% return through strategic renovations and resales. Prior experience includes serving as a commodities trader and broker at Chicago Mercantile Exchange, where Eric advanced to overseeing floor operations and client services. Additionally, Eric worked as a seasonal tax preparer at H&R Block, helping clients maximize tax savings, and as a production supervisor at Nestle S.A., ensuring production targets were met. Eric holds a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an M.B.A. in Finance from Elmhurst University, a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Keller Graduate School of Management, and a certificate in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management from DePaul University.