Eric Van Horn
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & STRATEGIST

"There’s no substitute for hard work and preparation."
Field, Fundraising, Communications, Legislative Affairs And Campaign Management In Nebraska And Illinois.
Background
Field, fundraising, communications, legislative affairs and campaign management in Nebraska and Illinois.
First Job
I was a pest control service technician at flour mills and food packaging facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Career Highlights
Organizing the Nebraska Democratic Party’s 2008 presidential caucus – the state’s first ever – and running the NDP’s communications shop as part of a great team that helped President Obama win an electoral vote in Nebraska, the first for a Democrat since 1964.
Guiding Principles
There’s no substitute for hard work and preparation.
Inspiration
Whenever I can, I take a step back and look at something from a different perspective.
Giving Back
I work with students and young people interested in getting involved in politics.
Outside Interests
Iowa State Cyclone sports, technology, hiking and camping.
Hometown
Lincoln, Nebraska
College
Iowa State University