Positions he’s held at Handler
Started as Director of Research, led our research function, got involved with client-facing activities, presenting candidates to our clients, and now “our fearless leader” for the last six years
His passion
Helping others, solving problems, and creating processes and ideas to innovate and grow something (when I do this, time flies)
What matters most to him
Relationships
Matthew 22:37-39His alma mater
Proud to be an Auburn Tiger and say War Eagle
Fun fact
He ran his first marathon in 2020, completing a life goal
About Eric
Wakes up on a level 12
As the son of our founder, Bill Handler, Eric grew up in the search business. Leveraging our network to positively impact a life brings purpose to our work. Our clients experience the benefits of hiring a leader worth following while our candidates quickly understand why we are so different than other recruiters.
What a leader worth following means to Eric:
If you were to leave tomorrow, people would follow you, wherever you go. They’re courageous to make decisions, empathetic to the needs of others, and driven to celebrate others first.
Eric strives to seek God’s wisdom and follow His direction every day. He enjoys serving at Atlanta Jobseekers, a non-profit dedicated to helping those in professional transition. Eric is married to Jamie. They have two children, Ella and Luke. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and his MBA from Georgia State University.
Meet his dog, Bailey
Bailey is a female Goldendoodle. Eric and his family brought her home on St. Patrick’s Day 2021. Bailey’s favorite activities? She loves to sleep with the kids and gives great puppy kisses!
