Eric is a native of the Pacific Northwest and leads Holmes’ Portland office. Prior to his return to Portland, Eric was largely shaped by his experience working in San Francisco and post-earthquake Christchurch, New Zealand; he is well-positioned to bring knowledge of the latest techniques of resilient seismic design to his projects. With a passion for structural detailing, Eric excels in the coordination of structural elements with other design disciplines, and in the design, research and implementation of innovative structural systems. Eric has a broad knowledge of all building materials, including mass timber for which he has remained at the forefront of the emerging industry standards. Working in Portland, Eric has developed an extensive portfolio of mass timber experience, including involvement in industry leading research, mass timber design guides, and the engineering for over 35 projects which are either complete or currently under construction.