Eric Trump
Encyclopedia
Eric Fredrick Trump is the third child of Donald J. Trump
and Ivana Trump
, and is executive vice president, real estate development and mergers and acquisitions, at The Trump Organization
, Trump Tower. He is also the founder
and chairman of The Eric Trump Foundation.
. He has two full siblings, Donald Jr.
and Ivanka
, and two half-siblings, Tiffany, from his father's marriage to Marla Maples
, as well as a younger half-brother, Barron, from his father's current marriage to Melania Knauss-Trump.
In 2002, Trump graduated from The Hill School
, where he remains an active board member. He joined The Trump Organization
in 2006, after graduating with honors from Georgetown University
in Washington, D.C., with a degree in finance
and management
and minor in psychology
.
Most recently, Trump oversaw the acquisition of the Kluge Winery and Vineyard in Charlottesville, Virginia, resulting in the development of Eric Trump Wine Manufacturing, LLC.
Alongside his father, Trump is also responsible for the expansion of the Trump National Golf Club portfolio of properties and is involved in all construction, design, membership marketing and daily operations to ensure Trump's brand standards are met. Currently, Trump directly oversees Trump Golf properties in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida and California.
Trump is a prominent fixture in business and has appeared as a speaker for international business and real estate conferences, as well as media outlets such as NBC
, CNBC
, FOX
, Fox Business and The New York Post
to analyze or comment on economic and development matters affecting the global economy.
Trump is also a task advisor and boardroom judge on The Apprentice
and The Celebrity Apprentice
and was prominently featured this season on Donald J. Trump's Fabulous World of Golf, which documents the "behind-the-scenes" workings of the Trump Organization and Trump Golf.
. To date, ETF has nearly $3 million toward this mission and has established itself as a leading global philanthropy by maintaining a lean infrastructure that has allowed ETF to sustain an annual expense ratio of less than 4%. Trump picked Saint Jude Children's Hospital
as his beneficiary because no child is ever denied treatment due to their inability to pay.
The main fundraiser for the foundation is the annual golf invitational held at Trump National Golf Club, Westchester, New York, every September. Here 30 golf foursomes compete for one-of-a-kind prizes, including Trump Golf and Hotel packages, as well as A-list celebrity experiences, NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA and NASCAR
packages, high-end automobiles and exclusive vacations, followed by an evening dinner and live auction. Notable hosts have included Jimmy Fallon
and Bret Michaels
.
With plans to expand this Golf Invitational to all Trump National properties within the coming years, ETF aims to raise even more money for Saint Jude Children's Hospital
. The foundation also generates donations from a permanent online Charity Buzz auction site.
Donald Trump
Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have...
and Ivana Trump
Ivana Trump
Ivana Trump is a former Olympic athlete, socialite, and fashion model noted for her marriage to mogul Donald Trump.-Early years:...
, and is executive vice president, real estate development and mergers and acquisitions, at The Trump Organization
Trump Organization
The Trump Organization is a limited liability corporation conglomerate based in Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York. The organization owns, operates, and develops hotels, resorts, residential towers, and golf courses in different countries, as well as owning several pieces of high-end real estate in...
, Trump Tower. He is also the founder
Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
and chairman of The Eric Trump Foundation.
Early life and education
Trump was born in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. He has two full siblings, Donald Jr.
Donald Trump, Jr.
Donald "Don" John Trump, Jr. is an American businessman who is the first child of real estate developer Donald J. Trump and Ivana Trump. He currently works along with his sister Ivanka Trump and brother Eric Trump in the position of Executive Vice President at The Trump Organization...
and Ivanka
Ivanka Trump
Ivanka Marie Trump is an American businesswoman, socialite, heiress, and fashion model. The daughter of Ivana and Donald Trump, she is Executive Vice President of Development & Acquisitions at The Trump Organization...
, and two half-siblings, Tiffany, from his father's marriage to Marla Maples
Marla Maples
Marla Maples is an American actress, television personality, and socialite, best known for her marriage to businessman celebrity Donald Trump.- Personal life :...
, as well as a younger half-brother, Barron, from his father's current marriage to Melania Knauss-Trump.
In 2002, Trump graduated from The Hill School
The Hill School
The Hill School is a preparatory boarding school for boys and girls located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, about 35 miles northwest of Philadelphia....
, where he remains an active board member. He joined The Trump Organization
Trump Organization
The Trump Organization is a limited liability corporation conglomerate based in Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York. The organization owns, operates, and develops hotels, resorts, residential towers, and golf courses in different countries, as well as owning several pieces of high-end real estate in...
in 2006, after graduating with honors from Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
in Washington, D.C., with a degree in finance
Finance
"Finance" is often defined simply as the management of money or “funds” management Modern finance, however, is a family of business activity that includes the origination, marketing, and management of cash and money surrogates through a variety of capital accounts, instruments, and markets created...
and management
Management
Management in all business and organizational activities is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively...
and minor in psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
.
The Trump Organization
As Executive Vice President of Development and Acquisitions, Trump is actively involved in all aspects of real estate development, both nationally and internationally. From acquisition and development to sales and marketing functions, he plays a pivotal role in more than 70 active real estate Trump projects around the world.Most recently, Trump oversaw the acquisition of the Kluge Winery and Vineyard in Charlottesville, Virginia, resulting in the development of Eric Trump Wine Manufacturing, LLC.
Alongside his father, Trump is also responsible for the expansion of the Trump National Golf Club portfolio of properties and is involved in all construction, design, membership marketing and daily operations to ensure Trump's brand standards are met. Currently, Trump directly oversees Trump Golf properties in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida and California.
Trump is a prominent fixture in business and has appeared as a speaker for international business and real estate conferences, as well as media outlets such as NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
, CNBC
CNBC
CNBC is a satellite and cable television business news channel in the U.S., owned and operated by NBCUniversal. The network and its international spinoffs cover business headlines and provide live coverage of financial markets. The combined reach of CNBC and its siblings is 390 million viewers...
, FOX
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
, Fox Business and The New York Post
New York Post
The New York Post is the 13th-oldest newspaper published in the United States and is generally acknowledged as the oldest to have been published continuously as a daily, although – as is the case with most other papers – its publication has been periodically interrupted by labor actions...
to analyze or comment on economic and development matters affecting the global economy.
Trump is also a task advisor and boardroom judge on The Apprentice
The Apprentice (U.S. TV series)
The Apprentice is an American reality television show hosted by real estate magnate, businessman and television personality Donald Trump, created by Mark Burnett and broadcast on NBC...
and The Celebrity Apprentice
The Apprentice (U.S. Season 7)
The Celebrity Apprentice is the seventh installment of the United States version of the reality television series, The Apprentice. This season features celebrity candidates vying for the title of Donald Trump's, "Best Business Brain," as a way to revitalize the series, with the winner donating...
and was prominently featured this season on Donald J. Trump's Fabulous World of Golf, which documents the "behind-the-scenes" workings of the Trump Organization and Trump Golf.
The Eric Trump Foundation
Five years ago, Trump and his friends created The Eric Trump Foundation (ETF) with the idea that young adults can do more for the community. The foundation strives to improve the lives of children battling life-threatening diseases at Saint Jude Children's HospitalSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded in 1962, is a leading pediatric treatment and research facility focused on children's catastrophic diseases. It is located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is a nonprofit medical corporation chartered as a 501 tax-exempt organization under IRS regulations.In...
. To date, ETF has nearly $3 million toward this mission and has established itself as a leading global philanthropy by maintaining a lean infrastructure that has allowed ETF to sustain an annual expense ratio of less than 4%. Trump picked Saint Jude Children's Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded in 1962, is a leading pediatric treatment and research facility focused on children's catastrophic diseases. It is located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is a nonprofit medical corporation chartered as a 501 tax-exempt organization under IRS regulations.In...
as his beneficiary because no child is ever denied treatment due to their inability to pay.
The main fundraiser for the foundation is the annual golf invitational held at Trump National Golf Club, Westchester, New York, every September. Here 30 golf foursomes compete for one-of-a-kind prizes, including Trump Golf and Hotel packages, as well as A-list celebrity experiences, NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA and NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
packages, high-end automobiles and exclusive vacations, followed by an evening dinner and live auction. Notable hosts have included Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon
James Thomas "Jimmy" Fallon, Jr. is an American actor, comedian, singer, musician and television host. He currently hosts Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, a late-night talk show that airs Monday through Friday on NBC...
and Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels is an American musician, actor, director, screenwriter, producer and reality television personality. He first gained fame as the lead vocalist of the glam metal band Poison. Besides his career as lead singer, he has several solo albums to his credit, as well as one chart single...
.
With plans to expand this Golf Invitational to all Trump National properties within the coming years, ETF aims to raise even more money for Saint Jude Children's Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded in 1962, is a leading pediatric treatment and research facility focused on children's catastrophic diseases. It is located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is a nonprofit medical corporation chartered as a 501 tax-exempt organization under IRS regulations.In...
. The foundation also generates donations from a permanent online Charity Buzz auction site.