Eric J. Troy, M.A.

Eric J. Troy, M.A. is a recognized marketing expert and consummate public speaker who promotes creative and results-oriented solutions for communicating effectively with audiences from all cultures and economic levels. Eric is a highly sought-after professional speaker, having presented before numerous associations, conferences, educational, corporate and community audiences throughout the country. He is a sought-after expert by both local and national print, radio and broadcast media. He has been featured on NPR and ESPN Classics.

He has over two decades of experience in the areas of education, advertising, marketing, media relations and sports development in both North America and South Africa. He has worked with Fortune 500 corporations such as, Coca-Cola, McDonalds and Nationwide Insurance. He has advised professional athletes in the area of brand and image marketing representing MLB, NFL and NBA.

Currently the assistant director, Manufacturing Technologies for the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). He also advances 21st Century Skills Learning. Before joining ODE, he directed the Leadership Center for African American Males for the Ohio Board of Regents. In addition, Eric held dual positions at The Ohio State University as program director for the Todd Anthony Bell National Resource Center on the African American Male and Manager of Public Relations & Special Projects for the Office of Minority Affairs.

Eric is a graduate of Morehouse College with a B.A. in marketing and holds an M.A. in Sports Management from the Ohio State University. Listed in Who’s Who in U.S. Executives, he serves on various boards and committees.

Eric, his wife Gayle, and daughter Raykale, live in Gahanna, Ohio

Eric was appointed to the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board (ADAMH) by the Franklin County Commissioners. His appointment runs through June 30, 2012.