Eric Burlison, is a former Investment Advisor and software consultant. Growing up in Southwest Missouri, Eric Burlison graduated from SMSU with a Masters in Business Administration. He is currently a Republican Congressman who previously served in the Missouri House and Senate.

In his private life he enjoys hunting and fishing in the Ozarks. He and his wife, Angie, are active members of their Church. They live in Ozark with their two daughters, Reese and Aubrey.