Captain Eric C. Holloway, USN (ret) served in the U.S. Navy for thirty years as a nuclear-trained submarine officer. After receiving his commission and a B.S. in Naval Architecture from the U.S. Naval Academy, he attended the University of California, Berkeley, earning a M.S. in Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering before beginning nuclear power and submarine training. During his Navy career he served on the USS LEWIS CLARK (SSBN 644)(G), USS L. MENDEL RIVERS (SSN 686), and USS BREMERTON (SSN 698). He then commanded USS NEVADA (SSBN 733)(B). His crews were awarded two consecutive Battle E awards while he was in command. His final submarine force leadership tour was as Commander, Submarine Squadron TWENTY, and he finished his active duty career working with the Office of Naval Intelligence.
Eric has worked for Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) since retiring from active duty. During his time at SPA he has served a diverse set of clients including OPNAV N97, Program Executive Office, Submarines, Submarine Security Programs, the Undersea Technology Program SUB 073, and the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA). He is currently the Assistant Group Leader for the Australia Maritime Analysis Group, leading modeling and analytic efforts in support of the Australian Submarine Force and Navy. He has been SPA’s corporate liaison to the Naval Submarine League (NSL) for over two years, coordinating SPA support for the NSL at all levels. He has also volunteered to coordinate annual NSL Capitol Chapter participation in Wreaths Across America for the last two years.
Eric is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys flyfishing, camping, and hiking. He also has a lifelong affiliation with aviation and continues to build and fly radio controlled aircraft.
Captain Holloway and his wife Linda live in Aldie, Virginia.