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From the road, two newly installed wood fences may look nearly identical. What you can't see, however, can make all the difference in how those fences perform over time.

What does real leadership actually look like? Is it measured by success or by the people you impact along the way? On April 14, 2026, Chris LoCurto and Joel Fortner joined us for an incredibly meaningful award ceremony to honor Eric’s legacy. The Backstory Eric began working with Chris and Joel years before the development of Old South Wood Preserving, LLC. What started as a professional relationship quickly grew into a deep and lasting friendship. While Chris and Joel are wi

Eric's Involvement with The Shelter Eric first became involved with the Shelter in 2019 and continued pouring his time and resources into supporting the organization in anyway that he could until his passing in August 2025. Eric was on the Board of Directors and volunteered at various fundraising events including car washes, golf tournaments, and the annual Partnership Dinner. He went grocery shopping often, filling shopping carts full of food to keep the fridges and pantries