Eric Ellsperman has been a resident of the Town of
Newburgh for 14 years and has lived in the Newburgh area for over 20 years. Mr. Ellsperman has
two sons Chris and Spencer. Eric is a graduate of Vincennes
University.
He currently works as a Sales Account
Manager and previously worked in the Funeral Services profession. Eric
served as a member of the Newburgh Parks & Recreation Board for over 8
years including serving as the Board's vice president.
Eric formerly was a member of Newburgh Junior Baseball where he was selected as President of
the Babe Ruth League. For the past 20 years he has participated in
numerous
youth programs and community service as a coach for both youth baseball and
basketball teams in the Newburgh area.
Eric has also worked as a volunteer with
many other groups and causes and any time he is ever asked he is
always willing to volunteer. An example of this volunteer
spirit is the work he does with the Warrick County Chapter of the
American Red Cross. Eric has consistently demonstrated the ability
to work well with both businesses and individuals on a personal
and a professional level.
Eric was first elected to the
Newburgh Town Council in 2006. In his role as a council member
he is the Council's Liaison on the Newburgh Parks & Recreation
Board. Eric also sits on the Utility Board, and is the Liaison
to the Newburgh Board of Aviation Commissioners.
Eric also serves as the Chairman
of the Rivertown Trail Committee which recently completed Phase One
from the Old Lock & Dam Park to the new B. Gene Aurand Trailhead.
The trail will eventually lead from the Angel Mounds State Park to
the New Lock & Dam Park near the Indian Hill Overlook Park.
