Eric was inducted into the CPA Hall of Fame in 2023 thanks to his service to the association and the industry since the 1990s. Eric built WilPack to a multi-plant organization before selling to Jacobson and then formed Coregistics, which currently has 17 locations. His service to the CPA includes being an early member, serving as president of the board for the CPA and presenting multiple times at association events.

He has been active in promoting the image and growth of the fragmented Contract Packaging industry. He is also a director or member of CSCMP, IWLA, IoPP, WERC, F4SS, CPA and is a major national fundraiser for the ADA, and Be The Match, and various local youth charities in Atlanta. His active civic involvement includes a past seat on Jimmy Carter’s Board of Councilors at the Carter Center. He served as CPA President. Presented at numerous annual meetings and events.