Eddie has been with Central Pet Care Clinic since October 2000, when he and his wife Melanie purchased the Clinic. He left a career in banking to work full time at the Clinic in June 2002. Eddie is a Carthage native and is a 1991 graduate of Carthage High School. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Missouri Southern State University and is involved with the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, and many other community groups.