Eric Eversole
- President, Hiring Our Heroes
- Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Eric Eversole is President of Hiring Our Heroes, a nationwide effort to develop and promote military talent in the United States. Working with a broad array of private and public sector partners, his team helps to create and connect transitioning service members, veterans, and their families with meaningful employment opportunities.
A recognized authority on workforce solutions and military talent development, Eversole serves on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Advisory Committee on Veterans Employment, Training, and Employer Outreach (ACVETEO). He frequently provides testimony before Congress on issues related to veteran and military spouse employment. His expertise in creating innovative programs and digital solutions has been instrumental in shaping how businesses and organizations source and develop military talent.
In addition to his leadership at Hiring Our Heroes, Eversole proudly served for over 24 years in the military. He began his service in 1994 as an enlisted airman with the Indiana Air National Guard before transitioning to the Navy’s Judge Advocate General Corps, where he ultimately retired with the rank of Navy Captain.
Eversole holds a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, and a Bachelor of Arts from Wabash College, where he also serves on the Board of Trustees. He lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, Amanda, and their daughters, Ellie and Lizzie.