Eric Gerhard
About Eric Gerhard
Eric Gerhard is a Manager of Product Development for Investigations and Public Records at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in product development and quality assurance, having held various roles at the company since 2005, and holds a Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Eric Gerhard currently serves as the Manager of Product Development for Investigations & Public Records at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2019, overseeing the development of a suite of products that includes CLEAR, CLEAR ID Confirm, LPR, CLEAR Risk Inform, and CLEAR Adverse Media. His responsibilities encompass designing, managing, and performing quality assurance testing for these products and enhancements.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Eric Gerhard has extensive experience at Thomson Reuters, where he worked in various roles over a span of 14 years. He began as a Reference Attorney from 2005 to 2007, followed by a position as Product Developer for Risk, Fraud & Investigations from 2007 to 2013. He then advanced to the role of Senior Product Developer for Investigations & Public Records from 2013 to 2019, before assuming his current managerial role.
Educational Background
Eric Gerhard earned his Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law, completing his studies from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Spanish from Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product development within the legal and investigative sectors.
Product Development Responsibilities
In his current role, Eric Gerhard is responsible for writing functional and design product specifications. He leads product development initiatives and participates in both formal and informal market research sessions to gather insights and inform product enhancements. Additionally, he conducts product demonstrations for customers, field staff, and other internal personnel, showcasing the capabilities of the CLEAR product suite.