We are proud to share that our Chief Digital & Operations Officer, Eric Lupardi, has been selected for the 2025 Pro Builder Young Guns & Legends Award, an honor recognizing rising leaders who are shaping the future of the homebuilding industry. Out of more than 100 submissions, only 40 professionals earned a place in this year’s class. If you have worked with Eric, you know exactly why he stood out.

Eric joined Rhoads Creative in 2020 as SEO Manager and quickly proved he was here to drive meaningful change. Over time, he stepped into broader leadership, strengthening operations, mentoring the team, and helping refine how we support builders nationwide. Today, as Chief Digital & Operations Officer, he plays a central role in how our agency thinks, collaborates, and grows.

An Innovator Shaping the Future of Homebuilder Marketing

A trusted resource for both our internal team and builder partners, Eric brings a rare ability to cut through complexity and build data-driven strategies that drive real results. His approach helps clients reach buyers more effectively across every market segment.

Long before AI tools became standard, he recognized how they could transform efficiency and performance. What began as a small test quickly evolved into a core advantage across our SEO, content, and paid media workflows. That early vision helped position Rhoads Creative as a leader in AI-powered marketing for home builders, raising expectations for speed, accuracy, and ROI.

Leadership When It Matters Most

When pressure is high, he’s the person you want in the room. After a critical new hire withdrew the day before starting, he immediately created a plan that kept operations moving for both our team and our clients. During peak campaign seasons, he identified gaps and turned them into improvements. The messaging framework, pre-launch checklists, and daily sync structure he introduced now play a key role in how we execute work, reduce revisions, and deliver consistent results.

These are long-term improvements, not quick fixes, and they have strengthened the agency from the inside out.

A Leader Who Lifts Others Up

Eric’s leadership style is grounded in clarity, empathy, and accountability. He is the person colleagues seek out for advice or perspective, and he has helped build a culture of trust, collaboration, and ongoing growth.

In his Young Guns submission video, he shared the advice he would give his younger self:

“Don’t wait for someone to hand you permission. Speak up. Take ownership and ask better questions.”

It is a mindset that continues to guide his work and influence the agency.

Committed to Impact, Inside and Outside the Industry

Outside the office, Eric supports causes that matter to him. He participates in beach cleanups along the Jersey Shore and contributes to Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda’s Club. And if you know him well, you know he is our resident Sopranos expert and that his years on the Vans Warped Tour shaped the resilience and adaptability he brings to leadership today.

Why Eric Belongs in the 2025 Young Guns & Legends Class

Raising the bar for leadership in our industry takes more than strong work, and Eric continues to set that standard. Clarity, curiosity, and a steady focus on solutions define his approach, and those qualities are already making a meaningful impact across clients, the team, and the broader homebuilding community. And the most exciting part is that he’s just getting started.

Ready to Build Smarter Digital Growth? Let’s Talk.

Eric’s recognition as a 2025 Young Guns & Legends honoree reflects the innovative, data-driven strategies we bring to every homebuilder partnership. If you are ready to eliminate guesswork and strengthen performance with a smarter approach, we are here to help.

Contact Rhoads Creative and let’s build what’s next.