We are pleased to introduce you to our new Director of Administration, Eric Vinson! Eric’s skills and capacity round out our Franklin Hub as he joins Bishop Todd and Andrea Willits, our communications director, in the C4SO office on February 15.
As part of his role, Eric will assume the responsibilities of Lisa Pompa, Bishop Todd’s Executive Assistant. Please contact Eric for any needs that involve scheduling, episcopal visits or general operations. We are so grateful to Lisa for all her hard work during this interim period. Her dedication and tireless service behind the scenes made all of our jobs better and easier. Please join us in thanking her and welcoming Eric!
Get to Know Eric
What interests you in the role of Director of Administration?
Initially, I was drawn to the core values and culture of C4SO. Having visited four C4SO churches over the years, the diversity of the communities within the diocese was a major contributing factor. Also, the tenets of C4SO’s mission and the work that continually seeks to be done in areas all over the country really calls for a collective effort that I want to be a part of.
What has equipped and prepared you for this role?
On a personal level, I’ve spent my whole life watching my dad serve as a minister. The ins and outs of “church life” seem like a natural extension, almost as if embedded in my DNA. From a professional perspective, my experience working in education over the last decade has been extremely multifaceted and ever-changing, even from day to day. This has nurtured within me the ability to flex and adapt when necessary, whether that be between simple tasks or complex environments.
What are you looking forward to most about working for C4SO?
I look forward to joining the team and finding ways to effectively continue the mission of C4SO by applying my unique perspectives and wide-ranging skill set. The opportunity to collaborate with those in both the office and diocese excites me.
A Christmas Carol, Born Standing Up, The Universal Christ or Everything Is Spiritual. Those are the most recent books I enjoyed.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Any cozy spot with good food near the water or somewhere I’ve never been before
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time?
Hiking, golfing, movies, collecting vinyl records
Who are a few people, dead or alive, that you would like to have dinner with?
Paul McCartney, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Mike Krzyzewski
Do you have a nickname?
EV
What items do you always like to keep on your desk?
A yellow legal pad or skinny notebook with a Pilot G-2 07 blue pen and a snack
How can we pray for you as you begin this new role?
The pace of work and life I’ve experienced over the past few years wasn’t sustainable; so, I pray for and seek to quickly find a nice, healthy, productive rhythm within this new role.