Born in Fairfax, Missouri and raised just outside Northboro, Eric is a true product of Southwest Iowa. From his early days attending school in Shenandoah and later South Page, he has always had deep roots in the local community.

His journey has taken him far and wide. He's traveled across the United States, toured Western Europe as part of an orchestra, and lived in cities like Atlanta, Kansas City, and Des Moines. No matter where life took him, Southwest Iowa was always home.

Over the years, he's stayed connected to the area through music and community involvement, including his participation in the local Eagles club. He's actively involved in the local music scene as well, from performing to promotion. He's an entrepreneur at heart, having launched multiple local businesses starting with Thundarius Creative in 2020 (graphic design and websites), then Cyber Skull Media (Media & Entertainment), and now, “Dude, Where's My Vape?”, a shop born from a passion to serve the community.

In 2023, he beat cancer. That experience changed him, and it lit a fire in him to give back to the same community that stood by him through it.

“Dude, Where's My Vape?” isn't just a shop. It's the missing piece he didn't realize was part of his journey, and now, it's here to help others find their own.

Corey was born in Hamburg, Iowa and raised across Southwest Iowa, growing up with small-town values and a strong work ethic. He spent a short time in Broomfield, Colorado, where he worked on tile in multi-million dollar homes, but Iowa kept calling him back.

He spent six years building Eaton transmissions, followed by a couple other factory jobs, before shifting into concrete work, a trade he's stuck with for the last 13 years. Hard work is nothing new to him. He's the kind of guy who doesn't mind getting his hands dirty if it means building something that lasts.

A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, he's been riding for over 18 years. He's rebuilt his current bike from the ground up and has had his fair share of close calls (and wipeouts) along the way.

That drive led him to start a drone photography business, chasing the kinds of shots you just can't get from ground level. It didn't stop there. It's grown into full event coverage, whether from the air or on the ground.

For the last five years, he's also been creating content with Cyber Skull Media, diving into a mix of projects and sharing them with an ever-growing audience. Whether it's in front of the camera or behind the scenes, he brings the same grit and passion to everything he does.

What really pushed him to start something of his own? Tired of corporate greed and the way big businesses forget about real people, he decided it was time to break away and build something different. Something honest, local, and rooted in community.