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Eric Sharp

Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer

Eric leads the creative team for all client projects from concept development, strategic planning and architecture, to design & production completion. If he's not behind a monitor, at a whiteboard, sketching, collaborating with team members, or on the phone with a client — you'll probably find him brainstorming on how to improve CG's operations. He's also notorious for dreaming big and drinking too much coffee.

Eric's background includes 10+ years of creating stand-alone multimedia applications, marketing initiatives, websites, and custom software of all sizes — including enterprise solutions for Bank of America, Visa & AAA. A traditional artist at first, and in once pursuit of a Mechanical Engineering degree, he quickly realized his craft for UX & UI design, digital media, internet marketing, and web-based technologies and hasn't turned back.

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  • Who or what inspires you?

    Creativity in all shapes and forms is very adrenalizing for me. From music, traditional art, photography, cinematography, websites, animation, technology, ideas, advertising, abstract concepts ��� anything that shows originality.

    On the flip side, professional athletes are mesmerizing ��� especially ones from the NFL and NBA. I'm also a huge fan of Dave Ramsey & Cesar Millan.

  • Do you have any hidden talents?

    I can make a peculiar popping noise with my ear and finger.

  • What is your favorite holiday? and why?

    Thanksgiving! Family, Football & Food. What else do you need, seriously?

  • Name one thing that not many people know about you.

    I was 100% Grade A dork growing up. I had the whole nine yards. Bottle cap glasses, curly hair, awkward body language and super random attire. I was a ladies man, no doubt.

  • If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would buy?

    I would immediately hire Dave Ramsey in some capacity to guide my overall strategy. Second, I would strongly pursue a minority ownership in the Chicago Bears (probably because of the perks). Third, I would hire an architect & contractor to build no-kill dog shelters across the country - that would warm my soul beyond comprehension.

  • What are your favorite things to do while away from the office?

    In a productive week I'll read a good book, bike my overzealous dogs Yogi & Klondike about 20 miles (they remind me often that life is full of simple pleasures), tackle some yard work (I'm fond of gas tools & dirt), help my softball team get a W, and catch up with friends over some cold beers & football.

    I'll take a Sam Adams, please.