Eric Johnson

What’s your area of expertise?
My desk supports fashion and retail in NYC.

Why do you work at NYCEDC? What motivates you?
I love NYC. It sounds cliché, but being able to support a City and industry that I care about has been an incredible motivator.

What is your favorite project you’ve worked on?
CFDA Fashion Incubator.

What is one of your most memorable/funniest moments from working at NYCEDC?
Participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony for Tasti D-Lite’s flagship store at Columbus Circle. They had oversized scissors and everything. Definitely a good time.

Where did you grow up?
Perennial Top 5 "Most Dangerous City," St. Louis.

Where do you live in the City? What do you love about your neighborhood?
On the Upper West Side, where we have an abundance of grocery stores, which would be quite useful if I cooked, but still comes in handy for prepared foods and such.

How do you get to work?
The 2, 3 train.

What is your favorite lunch spot near NYCEDC?
Can’t go wrong with Sam’s falafel cart in Liberty Plaza.

What would people find you doing on the weekends?
Lately, meeting up with friends in Central Park.

Mets or Yankees?
Neither. St. Louis Cardinals!

Who do you follow on Twitter?
Jake Nickell, founder of Threadless.

Why did you move to New York City? If you’re from here, why did you decide to stay?
I spent four (fantastic) years in Chicago, but NYC always beckoned…

What’s your favorite place in the City?
Don’t have a favorite, but lately I’ve been spending more time in Brooklyn (DUMBO/Brooklyn Heights), which has been a lot of fun.

Describe New York City in three words.
Character. Bustling. Wonderful.

Describe NYCEDC is three words.
Making NYC better!