Eric Rutledge (LION) is an accomplished business development executive with a strong background in the tech talent ecosystem, currently serving at AIM Careerlink since January 2017. This innovative not-for-profit focuses on career development and education programs, impacting the Silicon Prairie through initiatives like the Futures program, which offers tech learning experiences and mentoring for youth. Eric has held various leadership roles, including National Account Manager at Headsets by Headsetters, President & CEO at ER & Associates, LLC, and Executive Recruiter positions at WorldBridge Partners and Eggers Consulting. Additionally, Eric served as a Technical Sergeant in the United States Air Force. Eric holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.