Eric Lynch
President
Eric’s journey with Willow House began in 2010 after losing his wife, Mary Frances, to cancer. Grieving the loss of his wife, Eric was the only parent of three young children who were also trying to figure out how to mourn the loss of their mother. Fortunately, Willow House was recommended to Eric by his friends at work, through his church, and by members of his community. Eric and his family attended group counseling sessions for three years and the support they received profoundly impacted their lives, giving them hope in the darkest of times. Eric joined the Willow House Board of Directors in 2017 and became the Board President in 2024. Eric’s three children are now young adults, with two already graduating from college and another halfway through his college experience.
Eric is a proven strategist and people leader with more than 25 years in the pharmaceutical and healthcare marketplace. Over the course of his career, he has had experience in market access and payer management, product lifecycle management, and program development. Currently serving as the Patient Services Franchise Director for Dermatology, Eric works to provide education and support to patients facing chronic immunological conditions like Plaque Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis. Eric is an avid volunteer and also serves on the board of the Allen J Lynch Medal of Honor Veterans Foundation which provides support to Veterans in Northern Illinois. Eric is a graduate of the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management where he earned his MBA in Strategy and Marketing. He earned his Bachelors of Finance at Northern Illinois University.