Eric Hoplin

Eric Hoplin has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Currently, they are the Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), where they represent a significant portion of the American economy. In addition to this role, Hoplin serves as President of the NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence, President of the NAW Service Corporation, and Treasurer of the NAW Political Action Committee. Before joining NAW, they worked as the Head of External Relations at Wells Fargo. Prior to that, Hoplin served as the Executive Director at the Financial Services Roundtable and as the Vice President for Communications & Organizational Strategy. Their career began at Booz Allen Hamilton, where they worked as a Lead Associate and handled various management consulting engagements. Eric Hoplin also has experience in politics, having worked as the Deputy Chairman for the Republican Party of Minnesota.

Eric Hoplin earned a BA degree in Communication & Political Science from St. Olaf College in 2001. Eric later pursued a Master of International Affairs degree with a focus on Management & International Security Policy from Columbia | SIPA, which they completed in 2009. In 2007, they attended Augsburg University to pursue an MBA degree. Additionally, in 2012, they obtained a Certificate in Change Management Advanced Practitioner from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business.