Eric Hicks

Dear Neighbor, They say you can tell a lot about a man by the calluses on his hands and the stories he tells. My name is Eric Hicks, and I’ve lived and worked alongside many of you for years. For 33 years, I worked on the railroad as a Conductor. My life was measured in miles, schedules, and the responsibility of getting the crew and the cargo home safely. When I wasn't in the cab, I was serving as a Union Shop Steward, fighting to ensure my fellow workers were protected. I retired, and for the past 10 years, I have brought that same "Conductor’s" discipline to the world of Real Estate. I’m writing to you today because I’m navigating a personal "steep grade"—I am currently going through my own difficult journey as a Cancer fighter. I’m saying this, not because I want anyone’s sympathy, but because I understand that life will give you something that you didn’t want or expect! This ...