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Eric W. Morris

 

 

 

Portfolio Manager & Staff Economist

Join Date: August 2022

 

Eric is responsible for managing client portfolios and helping clients make practical sense out of complex issues using economic insights.

Prior to joining Alesco, Eric served as an economics instructor at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Earlier in his career he spent several years as a researcher with the Center for Governmental Research, a think-tank and consulting firm based in Rochester, NY. He also held appointments as an adjunct professor of both history and education at Nazareth College of Rochester, NY.

 
 
Credentials & Education

  • BA  Economics, Syracuse University

  • MA Economics, Syracuse University

  • Ed.D Educational Leadership, University of Rochester

 

Awards & Recognition

  • 2024: Forty Under 40 Recipient, Rochester Business Journal

 

Community Involvement

Eric directs the grant-making process for the Ginny Morris Memorial Fund through the Rochester Area Community Foundation, which supports various causes aimed at improving the lives of children in the Rochester area. He also serves as an Alumni Ambassador for the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. 

 

Personal Life

Eric and his wife live in Brighton, NY with their son. He enjoys travel, golf, music, paddle tennis, and spending quality time with his extended family.  

In the media...

Hear more from Dr. Morris in some of his recent local media contributions.

WXXI Connections

Hear Dr. Morris discuss tariffs on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson.

 

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Rochester Business Journal

Dr. Morris discusses inflation risk and protection for nonprofit institutions in the RBJ.

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Rochester Beacon

Dr. Morris discusses AI's potential impact on the Rochester market in the Rochester Beacon.

 

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