Eric Herron is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the machinery industry. He has held diverse roles throughout his career, including marketing, engineering, and presidency of E.J. Herron Excavating Co., Inc. Eric's extensive experience has afforded him invaluable expertise in the field of heavy equipment and has led him to become a rising leader in the industry.

He joined Caterpillar, Inc. in July 2011 and has since worked in the global marketing team, making international connections and assisting with the development of innovative technologies to help increase customer efficiency. Eric has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Capella University, and he graduated with the highest honors.

According to Eric's Strengths Finder Themes, he has five core strengths: Maximizer, Achiever, Relator, Belief, and Responsibility. He believes that it is essential to focus on strengths to stimulate personal and group excellence to transform something strong into something superb.

Eric's passion for his work has made it play for him, and he enjoys the creativity that comes with it. Eric believes that leadership is a social-influence process that maximizes others' efforts to achieve a greater good.