A native of Champaign, IL, Eric has been playing games since he could pick up a controller, and creating them almost as long. Most projects were solo efforts until he helped co-found Spartasoft at Michigan State University. The group is devoted to teaching students how to create games and get into the industry. He started full-time work for Volition as soon as he graduated in 2002. Credits so far include Red Faction, Red Faction 2, Punisher, Red Faction: Guerrilla, Saints Row 2, Red Faction: Armageddon, Saint Row 3, and Saints Row 4. After hours, he attempts to be more active with ultimate Frisbee, bike riding, and other energetic sports, but still finds time to put in some “research” testing with the latest games.