Originally from Perris, California, Eric Simpson is the Color Guard Director at Foothill High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to his role at Foothill, Eric is a designer and choreographer for programs throughout the Las Vegas Valley. He has previously worked with Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps and Gold Drum and Bugle Corps, and has also served on staff with Vox Artium Winter Guard.
As a performer, Eric marched with Watchmen, Gold, Troopers, and Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps, as well as Vox Artium Winter Guard.
Outside of the marching arts, Eric is a graduate
of the University of California, Riverside, where he earned a BA in Education, Society, and Human Development with a minor in Public Policy. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in School Counseling at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
He is excited to begin this new chapter with the Mandarins and looks forward to contributing to the organization and working with its members and staff!