Eric Estes serves as the Deputy Director of Administration for North Carolina State Parks, where responsibilities include overseeing construction and major maintenance projects while providing essential information for senior leadership decision-making. Prior roles include Budget Execution Analyst at the North Carolina Office of State Budget & Management, where Eric assisted state agencies with budget implementation, and strategic roles at Credit Suisse, focusing on data analysis and reporting for senior management. Previous experience also encompasses business management positions within collegiate football programs, where budget management and logistics coordination were key. Eric holds an MBA from Elon University and a BS in Business Administration from Winston-Salem State University.