Experienced Leadership.
Independent Perspective.
Holmgren Advisory Group combines a diverse professional background with an objective advisory perspective, so leaders can make better decisions.
Eric Holmgren
Founder & Principal Advisor
Executive Leadership | Business Operations | Organizational Strategy
Eric Holmgren brings a diverse professional background spanning corporate business operations, executive leadership, community association management, and military service.
Throughout his career, he has developed firsthand experience navigating operational challenges, leading teams, working with diverse stakeholders, strengthening organizational accountability, and translating leadership priorities into practical execution.
His professional journey includes American Express and other corporate and business environments, along with nearly 17 years in community association management. Since 2009, he has held progressively responsible operational and leadership positions, working with community developers, homeowner association boards, privately managed communities, and organizational stakeholders. His responsibilities have included multi-site operational oversight, team leadership, service delivery, management accountability, vendor relationships, communication, and operational improvement.
A United States Marine Corps infantry veteran, Eric brings a leadership philosophy shaped by discipline, responsibility, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability.
Through Holmgren Advisory Group, he brings together this broad professional perspective and specialized operational expertise to help businesses, association boards, and organizational leaders evaluate challenges, strengthen performance, and make better-informed decisions.
Professional experience
- Business Leadership & Organizational Operations
- Eric's professional background includes corporate environments, business operations, and a range of organizational and leadership responsibilities. His experience with American Express and other organizations has provided exposure to different operating structures, service expectations, organizational processes, and business practices.
- Executive & Community Operations
- Nearly 17 years in community association management since 2009, with progressively responsible leadership positions working with community developers, homeowner association boards, and privately managed communities.
- Senior Leadership & Operational Oversight
- Multi-site operational oversight, employee and team leadership, service delivery, stakeholder relationships, and vendor oversight, with a focus on operational accountability and organizational effectiveness.
- Military Leadership & Service
- United States Marine Corps infantry veteran, with leadership values grounded in integrity, discipline, accountability, teamwork, and adaptability.
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Ohio University
- Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
- Arizona State University
Professional Certifications & Development
Previously CAAM Certified
Arizona Association of Community Managers
Continuing Professional Education
Foundations of Business Strategy
University of Virginia — Darden School of Business
Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles
HarvardX
Operations Analytics
University of Pennsylvania — Wharton School
Integrity
Honest assessments, even when the findings are difficult.
Clarity
Plain language and well-organized findings leaders can act on.
Accountability
Clear expectations, measured against what actually happens.
Partnership
Working alongside boards and leaders, not above them.
A Fresh Perspective Can Make All the Difference.
Whether you're evaluating management performance, navigating an important organizational decision, or identifying opportunities to improve operations, the right perspective matters.
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