Eric Gerhard
About Eric Gerhard
Eric Gerhard serves as the Manager of Product Management for Investigations & Public Records at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in product development and management, particularly within the CLEAR product suite.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Eric Gerhard has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2005, holding various roles that reflect his expertise in product management and development. Currently, he serves as the Manager of Product Management for Investigations & Public Records, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads the development of the CLEAR product suite, which includes products such as CLEAR ID Confirm and CLEAR Risk Inform. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Product Developer and a Product Developer focused on Risk, Fraud, and Investigations. His tenure at Thomson Reuters spans over 18 years, during which he has contributed to multiple complex projects and managed vendor relationships.
Education and Expertise
Eric Gerhard holds a Juris Doctor degree from Hamline University School of Law, which he obtained from 2001 to 2004. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Spanish from Minnesota State University Moorhead between 1997 and 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product management, particularly in the areas of investigations and public records. His expertise includes designing product specifications, quality assurance testing, and utilizing agile methodologies in product development.
Background
Before his current role, Eric Gerhard accumulated significant experience at Thomson Reuters. He started as a Reference Attorney from 2005 to 2007, which laid the groundwork for his understanding of legal and investigative processes. He then transitioned into product development roles, focusing on Risk, Fraud, and Investigations from 2007 to 2013, and later as a Senior Product Developer until 2019. His comprehensive background in both law and product management has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead product development initiatives effectively.
Achievements
In his current position, Eric Gerhard is responsible for managing the CLEAR product suite, which involves drafting functional and design specifications, creating wireframes, and performing quality assurance testing. He oversees multiple projects simultaneously and integrates customer feedback to enhance product offerings. Additionally, he trains and mentors new hires, demonstrating his commitment to team development. His role also includes conducting market research and presenting product demos to various stakeholders, highlighting his contributions to the success of the CLEAR products.