Erick, a Louisiana native raised in Dubai, began his career as a practicing attorney in Macon, Georgia, specializing in corporate law, estates, and elections. He volunteered for President Bush’s campaigns and consulted on federal, state, and local races.

In 2005, Erick made a bold career shift, leaving his law practice to become a full-time blogger and Editor-in-Chief of RedState.com. Two years later, he was elected to Macon’s city council.

In 2009, CNN hired him as a political contributor. The following year, after a local radio host in Macon was arrested, Erick unexpectedly filled in on-air for three months, eventually taking over for Herman Cain on WSB Radio in Atlanta in 2011.

Over the years, Erick has guest-hosted for Neal Boortz, Herman Cain, Ben Shapiro, and Rush Limbaugh. He also pursued an M.Div at Reformed Theological Seminary, broadening his insights on politics, family life, and even cooking.

Erick lives in Macon, Georgia, with his wife and two children.