A proven
leader and seasoned strategist

Eric S. France has been dedicated to public service and committed to community empowerment and results-driven leadership throughout his entire career. As President of The France Group (formerly Erwin A. France & Associates), he has spent decades advising public and private sector clients nationwide, helping them make informed decisions, achieve goals, and strengthen organizational performance.

France has led transformative initiatives for clients ranging from grassroots organizations to Fortune 500 corporations. His portfolio includes respected institutions such as the National Council of Negro Women, The College Fund/UNCF, the Urban League, the University of the Virgin Islands, and companies like Anheuser-Busch, AT&T, IBM, Coxs Communications, Enterprise Car Rental, to name a few.

Notable Accomplishments

Advocacy and
Awareness

Partnered with organizations worldwide to bring awareness and community funding to the domestic violence epidemic.

Corporate
Responsibility

Involved in creating and executing initiatives to help raise and fund more than 100 million dollars in scholarship funds for education through programs like The Urban Scholarship Program and UNCF.

Economic Opportunity

Involved in the creation of Minority Purchasing Program Initiatives, generating over $200 million in purchasing and economic opportunities.

Community
Investment

Assisted hundreds of organizations in fulfilling their missions to improve the social, political, and economic standing of the community at large.

Housing
Development

Supported affordable housing initiatives nationwide through the creation of new housing opportunities using HUD programs and community based organizations.

A modern
man of the people

Eric France has also made substantial contributions as a strategist, supporting campaigns, governments, and elected officials at the local, state, and national levels. His work in real estate development and affordable housing advocacy, combined with strategic counsel in outreach, has helped strengthen neighborhoods and expand opportunities in underserved communities.

Mr. France has been involved in the development of more than 2000 units of new affordable housing in Illinois communities for organizations including: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Bobby E. Wright Community Mental Health Center, Christ Universal Temple, First Church of Deliverance, Metropolitan Community Church, Provident Community Development Corporation, Saint Marks United Methodist Church, South Park Baptist Church, Trinity United Church of Christ, Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, and more.

In recent years, France has been dedicated to bringing attention to domestic violence awareness and advocacy, working closely with clients and organizations, both domestically and internationally. Using public campaigns, events, and strategic messaging, France has helped amplify the voices of survivors and promote prevention and healing across diverse communities worldwide.