Eric Howerton
@erichowerton
I lead enterprise AI governance, automation, and digital transformation at scale.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At GEHA, I lead digital innovation strategy across AI, agentic AI, intelligent automation, RPA, and emerging technology. I established enterprise AI governance and directed 50+ automation and AI solutions across six business areas, processing more than 1.7 million automated transactions.
Over 30 years, I've built RPA Centers of Excellence, modernized cloud and delivery platforms, and aligned technology roadmaps with measurable business outcomes. I partner with executive, legal, compliance, risk, and security leaders to make enterprise technology adoption responsible, scalable, and practical.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager Digital Innovation & Technology
GEHA
Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 (3 years)
Led enterprise Digital Innovation strategy, driving adoption of AI, Agentic AI, Intelligent Automation, RPA, and emerging technologies. Established enterprise AI Governance framework and directed development of 50+ automation and AI solutions processing 1.7M+ automated transactions.
RPA Technical Lead
GEHA
Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)
Led enterprise Intelligent Automation strategy, delivering 30+ production automations across claims, customer care, legal, information security, and enrollment. Established enterprise RPA governance and led cross-functional innovation initiatives.
IT Manager, Corporate IT
Seaboard Corporation
Jan 2015 - Jan 2020 (5 years)
Founded and led an enterprise RPA Center of Excellence across 7 divisions, saving 1,560+ hours annually. Directed 150 technology projects and led cloud migration of 1,500+ users to Microsoft O365.
Senior Business Analyst/Technology Innovations
Seaboard Corporation
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)
Designed and built a global capital expense approval system and an HR electronic-signature onboarding solution. Managed on-prem/cloud SharePoint migrations and delivered new intranet portals across U.S. and international divisions.
Data Analyst, Perioperative Services
University of Kansas Hospital
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 (2 years)
Led BI/KPI dashboard reporting and value-analysis initiatives for surgical operations.
Manager, Interactive
Tribune Interactive
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 (1 year)
Led a shared gaming content platform launch across 37 broadcast/print markets.
ERP Consultant
Interstate Brands/Hostess
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)
Drove SAP process improvement and data validation for an HR payroll migration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GoLeanSixSigma.com
Lean Certification (GLSS), Lean
2023 - 2023
Earned Lean Certification (GLSS) from GoLeanSixSigma.com in 2023.
GoLeanSixSigma.com
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma
2023 - 2023
Earned Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from GoLeanSixSigma.com in 2023.
Nintex
Nintex Process Automation Practitioner, Office 365, Process Automation
Completed the Nintex Process Automation Practitioner certification for Office 365 in 2019.
Baker University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2008 - 2012
Pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Baker University from 2008 to 2012.
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Software and tools used professionally
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Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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