Developer, businessman running for City Council

Local developer and businessman Eric Tobler is running for Oak Ridge City Council in the November 4 election.

“I love Oak Ridge,” Tobler said. “I have committed myself to do all I can, to help Oak Ridge reach its full potential. I’m all in, personally and financially.”

Tobler is probably most well-known for the Crossroads at Wolf Creek subdivision, which if located off Illinois Avenue. It provides Oak Ridge with a big part of the new housing inventory for the area, a press release said.

Tobler graduated from Oak Ridge high school in 1983. He is also a graduate of Roane State, with two degrees, one in contemporary management and the other in technology. He has also received a bachelor’s degree from Tusculum College in business administration.

Professionally, he is the chief executive officer of Tobler Enterprises and the managing partner for the CRWC partnership. He is a licensed general contractor and a licensed real estate agent, with Linda Brown Realty.

Eric and his wife Kristen, who works in communications at Bechtel, both grew up in Oak Ridge and have three daughters. The oldest, Haley, graduated from Oak Ridge in 2011 and is a home owner in the city. Their other daughters, Caroline and Hannah, currently attend Oak Ridge High School.

He believes and stresses the importance of community commitment and service. He served as the bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from 2009-2014, as a charter organization representative in Boy Scouts of America, and he has been involved with Red Cross and the Ecumenical Storehouse.

“I am running for City Council to help bring this town together and realize its full potential,” Tobler said. “It has so much to offer, but many don’t see it, because of varying priorities and different strategies. If the leadership, staff, and citizens unite in revitalizing our town, the sky is the limit. I hope you will let me be a part of its success.”

To learn more about Tobler’s campaign, go to www.facebook.com/etoblerforcouncil.