Eric and his wife, Kaye, have been involved for years in planning and hosting African conferences with ICLRS. Eric served with Kaye as mission president over the Uganda-Ethiopia-South Sudan-Rwanda Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They had also served as the Area Public Affairs Directors for the Africa South East Area for the Church. Eric formed the Jackson Group of Peterbilt stores. Prior to that formation, he had purchased Peterbilt franchises, as well as purchasing a company from General Motors. Eric received his bachelor’s degree from Central Oklahoma University; he was born in Oklahoma.

Kaye has been involved with the family businesses throughout the years. She served with her husband, Eric, on two LDS missions in Africa for six years. Kaye attended Central Oklahoma University. She was born in rural south west Oklahoma. Kaye and Eric are parents of six children and 21 grandchildren.