Eric W. O'Brien
Chairman

Eric has been in the leadership role with O'Brien & Sons since 1965 and became President of the company in 1980. O'Brien & Sons is a family operated business, for almost 80 years, taking pride in its carefully built reputation for quality service throughout New England.

Eric and his staff have been assisting municipalities, developers, and private organizations in designing and building park and recreational facilities and urban streetscapes while meeting new Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission Guidelines and the requirements of the American's with Disabilities Act.

Eric's extensive knowledge has lead to a number of positions such as:

• Sajai Foundation – Board of Directors (2007-Present)  http://www.sajaifoundation.org/
• Clemson University's US Play Coalition Steering Committee Member (2007-Present) http://usplaycoalition.clemson.edu/
• Director, City Parks Alliance
• World Judge for Nations in Bloom, LTD, an organization fostering sustainable and livable communities (1996 to 2001)
• Chairman of the Board for the National Recreation and Park Association (1995-1999)
• Trustee and Advisor to the National Association of Olmsted Parks (1985-1995)
• Olmsted Historic Landscape Preservation Program, Statewide Advisory Committee (1985-1990)
• Governor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Land Protection (1988)
• Massachusetts Historic Preservation Advisory Committee.