Hello! Meet Eric Salgado. Eric is a Career Coach at Skill Source in Moses Lake. Eric went from high school drop-out to becoming the first person in his family to get a college degree, receiving a Bachelors in Social Science from Central Washington University. He is currently running for City Council in May and is definitely a light in our community.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I was raised by a single mom who provided for me and my five siblings working in agriculture her whole life. Our family is very close-knit and we love to get together often to have BBQ’s, celebrations, and dancing…we love to dance!
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
What I love most about what I do is helping people to see that they can get the job they really love and want. To watch them go from not knowing how to build a resume to become a successful person in the workforce is so rewarding!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I love El Rodeo.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’ve been here my whole life.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Jeremy Seda. He was my mentor at Big Bend and now I see him as my life coach. He’s played a critical role in my spiritual journey as well.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
New Zealand because I’m a huge Lord of the Rings fan!
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Lord of the Rings
Q: What advice would you give to people?
It’s ok to break the cycle.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I’d love to travel to Washington D.C. and take in all the history there.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
I’m a podcast guy, so I’d have to say Tony Robbins.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Tacos Mi Casa. The owner is so inspiring. She went from one taco truck to now having a handful of trucks and watching her grow has been awesome to see.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Tom Brady. He’s so inspiring. He actually introduced me to the book The Four Agreements, which I now love.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love how Moses Lake is both big and small. Everything is so close and accessible here for everyone.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Having more time to do what I want to do, which is contributing more to my family and all the things I’m passionate about.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have a viral video on YouTube (Air Rick) and I’m running for City Council next month.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Jalisco, Mexico.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Favorite month – October. I love fall, and football and hunting. It’s also my birthday month. Favorite holiday – christmas.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Breakfast tacos from El Charro.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Jeremy Seda.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Vanilla and eucalyptus.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Mom. Dad. Ezra.
