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Meeting of Eric and Erin

2026-05-10T12:36:19Z

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The '''Meeting of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Erin Sellars]]''' occurred in '''December 2006''' in [[Austin, Texas]], shortly after Eric's graduation from the [[University of Texas at Austin]].

== The Night at Fadó's ==
The two first encountered each other at '''[[Fadó Irish Pub]]''' on 4th Street. Erin was out with a bachelorette party, and the groups connected because her friend Chrissie Detrich was an acquaintance of Eric's friend, '''[[Ryan George]]'''. Eric and Ryan had been college friends at the [[University of Texas at Austin]].

== Wii Tennis and the Phone Number ==
After the bar, Eric convinced the group to come back to his apartment at '''1007 South Congress''' to play [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii Nintendo Wii] tennis. Though the apartment was not particularly near campus, Eric had lived there in the year following his graduation. Eric evidently made a impression; before the night ended, Erin left her phone number for him.

== Aftermath ==
The two kept in touch over the following months and officially began dating the following year, in 2007. Chrissie later attended the [[Wedding of Eric and Erin]] in 2009.

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Leah Beal

2026-05-10T12:35:45Z

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'''Leah Beal''' is a friend of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Erin Sellars]], and the wife of Best Man [[Brian Beal]]. She served as a bridesmaid in the [[Wedding of Eric and Erin]] in 2009. She is a long-time friend of [[Erin Sellars]], with a friendship dating back to their high school years at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westlake_High_School_(Texas) Westlake High School] in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Education ==
Leah attended the [[University of Texas at Austin]]. Although she and Eric were both at UT, they did not know each other during their time there.

== Career ==
Leah works in the field of '''corporate design and furniture''', currently serving as a '''Senior A+D Sales Manager''' at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haworth_(company) Haworth]. She and her husband, [[Brian Beal]], currently reside in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altadena,_California Altadena, California].

== Family History ==
Leah was a member of the wedding party for the wedding of Eric and Erin on [[Wedding of Eric and Erin|January 9, 2009]]. It was through this social circle, and largely at this wedding, that she met her future husband, [[Brian Beal]]. Brian and Leah are notable as the only couple to form from the 2009 wedding party.

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Birth of Baker Sellars

2026-05-03T21:54:25Z

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The '''Birth of [[Baker Sellars]]''' occurred on November 8, 2014, in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_View,_California Mountain View, California].

[[File:Baker_birth.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Baker Sellars shortly after her birth on November 8, 2014.]]

== Details ==
* '''Date:''' November 8, 2014
* '''Location:''' Mountain View, California
* '''Hospital:''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Camino_Hospital El Camino Hospital]
* '''Time of Birth:''' Shortly after midnight
* '''Parents:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Erin Sellars]]
* '''Sibling:''' [[Maxyn Sellars]]

== History ==

Baker Sellars was born at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, California, shortly after midnight on November 8, 2014. The same hospital would later be the birthplace of her younger sister [[Maxyn Sellars]].

== Photos ==
*[[:File:Baker_birth.jpg|Baker Sellars shortly after her birth]]

=== Research Notes ===
* '''Birth Weight:''' To be added if information becomes available.

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Eric Lloyd Sellars

2026-05-03T21:52:58Z

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'''Eric Lloyd Sellars''' (born August 8, 1983) is an attorney currently serving as '''Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property''' at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudflare Cloudflare]. He resides in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Eric was born on August 8, 1983, in [[Dallas, Texas]], to [[Keith Sellars]] and [[Donna Sellars]]. He grew up in [[Garland, Texas]], primarily at [[302 Larchbrook]] and earlier at [[5738 Valley Mills]]. During this time, his father Keith worked for the high-speed printing divisions of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens Siemens], which was subsequently sold to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oc%C3%A9 Océ] and later to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_Inc. Canon]. His mother Donna was a stay-at-home mother throughout his childhood.

After Eric and his sister Carrie had completed high school, Donna returned to work as an administrative assistant at Vanston Middle School. She has since retired from this position.

He graduated from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Mesquite_High_School North Mesquite High School] in 2001. During high school, he was a member of the golf team, which practiced primarily at the [https://www.cityofmesquite.com/1149/Golf-Course Mesquite Municipal Golf Course]. Eric has cited his time on the golf team as a highly impactful part of his early education.

Eric earned a '''Bachelor of Science in Computer Science''' from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Texas_at_Austin University of Texas at Austin]. After graduating, he remained in Austin for one year, working as a programmer at the '''Office of Technology Commercialization''' for UT Austin. He then attended the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Houston_Law_Center University of Houston Law Center], beginning in fall 2008.

== Marriage and Family ==
Eric met '''[[Erin Kathleen Sellars|Erin Sellars]]''' at '''[[Fadó Irish Pub]]''' on 4th Street in [[Austin, Texas]] following his graduation from the University of Texas. The couple married on [[Wedding of Eric and Erin|January 9, 2009]].

They have two children:
* [[Baker Elizabeth Sellars|Baker Sellars]] (born November 8, 2014)
* [[Maxyn Emily Sellars|Maxyn Sellars]] (born July 11, 2017)

=== Family Activities ===
As a family, the Sellars are active members of [https://www.westlakecc.com/ Westlake Country Club] for [[tennis]] and [[golf]]. At home, Eric frequently plays [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft Minecraft] with his children, Baker and Maxyn.

== Career ==
Eric's professional career is centered on [[Intellectual Property Law]]. He currently serves as Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudflare Cloudflare].

During his time in California (2011–2017), Eric worked as an attorney at several firms, including '''[[Wong & Rees]]''' (located across from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi's_Stadium Levi's Stadium] in Santa Clara) and '''[[Nicholson De Vos Webster & Elliott]]''' (located at 99 Almaden in San Jose).

== Social History ==
During his years at the [[University of Texas at Austin]], Eric lived with friends [[Brian Beal]], [[Ryan George]], [[Joe Sandone]], and [[Brett Appolito]]. The group lived in several locations together over the course of their studies: '''Waterford on 24th and Leon''', where Eric lived with Brian and Joe; a house on '''22 1/2 St.''' (the full group); and '''Centennial''' apartments. After graduating, Eric, Brian, and Joe continued living together at '''1007 South Congress''' apartments. During this post-graduate year, Eric worked as a programmer at the UT Austin Office of Technology Commercialization.

While living in California, Eric and Erin were frequent visitors to the [https://www.sjsrc.com/ San Jose Swim and Racquet Club] for tennis.

== Locations ==
* [[Garland, Texas]] (Childhood)
* [[Austin, Texas]] (Current residence)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose,_California San Jose, California] (2011–2017)
* [[1308 Shannon Oaks Trail]] (Residence since 2017)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Athletic_Club Dallas Athletic Club] (Frequent golf venue during childhood and high school)
* [[Waterford on 24th and Leon]] (College, with Brian Beal and Joe Sandone)
* [[22 1/2 St. house]] (College, with Brian Beal, Ryan George, Joe Sandone, and Brett Appolito)
* [[Centennial]] (College, with Brian Beal, Ryan George, Joe Sandone, and Brett Appolito)
* [[1007 South Congress]] (Post-college, with Brian Beal and Joe Sandone)

== Family ==
* '''Parents:''' [[Keith Sellars]], [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Sibling:''' [[Carrie Sellars]]
* '''Spouse:''' [[Erin Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Baker Sellars]], [[Maxyn Sellars]]

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Eric Lloyd Sellars

2026-05-03T21:50:48Z

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'''Eric Lloyd Sellars''' (born August 8, 1983) is an attorney currently serving as '''Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property''' at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudflare Cloudflare]. He resides in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Eric was born on August 8, 1983, in [[Dallas, Texas]], to [[Keith Sellars]] and [[Donna Sellars]]. He grew up in [[Garland, Texas]], primarily at [[302 Larchbrook]] and earlier at [[5738 Valley Mills]]. During this time, his father Keith worked for the high-speed printing divisions of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens Siemens], which was subsequently sold to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oc%C3%A9 Océ] and later to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_Inc. Canon]. His mother Donna was a stay-at-home mother throughout his childhood.

After Eric and his sister Carrie had completed high school, Donna returned to work as an administrative assistant at Vanston Middle School. She has since retired from this position.

He graduated from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Mesquite_High_School North Mesquite High School] in 2001. During high school, he was a member of the golf team, which practiced primarily at the [https://www.cityofmesquite.com/1149/Golf-Course Mesquite Municipal Golf Course]. Eric has cited his time on the golf team as a highly impactful part of his early education.

== Marriage and Family ==
Eric met '''[[Erin Kathleen Sellars|Erin Sellars]]''' at '''[[Fadó Irish Pub]]''' on 4th Street in [[Austin, Texas]] following his graduation from the University of Texas. The couple married on [[Wedding of Eric and Erin|January 9, 2009]].

They have two children:
* [[Baker Elizabeth Sellars|Baker Sellars]] (born November 8, 2014)
* [[Maxyn Emily Sellars|Maxyn Sellars]] (born July 11, 2017)

=== Family Activities ===
As a family, the Sellars are active members of [https://www.westlakecc.com/ Westlake Country Club] for [[tennis]] and [[golf]]. At home, Eric frequently plays [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft Minecraft] with his children, Baker and Maxyn.

== Career ==
Eric's professional career is centered on [[Intellectual Property Law]]. He currently serves as Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudflare Cloudflare].

During his time in California (2011–2017), Eric worked as an attorney at several firms, including '''[[Wong & Rees]]''' (located across from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi's_Stadium Levi's Stadium] in Santa Clara) and '''[[Nicholson De Vos Webster & Elliott]]''' (located at 99 Almaden in San Jose).

== Social History ==
During his years at the [[University of Texas at Austin]], Eric lived with friends [[Brian Beal]], [[Ryan George]], [[Joe Sandone]], and [[Brett Appolito]]. The group lived in several locations together over the course of their studies: '''Waterford on 24th and Leon''', where Eric lived with Brian and Joe; a house on '''22 1/2 St.''' (the full group); and '''Centennial''' apartments. After graduating, Eric, Brian, and Joe continued living together at '''1007 South Congress''' apartments.

While living in California, Eric and Erin were frequent visitors to the [https://www.sjsrc.com/ San Jose Swim and Racquet Club] for tennis.

== Locations ==
* [[Garland, Texas]] (Childhood)
* [[Austin, Texas]] (Current residence)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose,_California San Jose, California] (2011–2017)
* [[1308 Shannon Oaks Trail]] (Residence since 2017)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Athletic_Club Dallas Athletic Club] (Frequent golf venue during childhood and high school)
* [[Waterford on 24th and Leon]] (College, with Brian Beal and Joe Sandone)
* [[22 1/2 St. house]] (College, with Brian Beal, Ryan George, Joe Sandone, and Brett Appolito)
* [[Centennial]] (College, with Brian Beal, Ryan George, Joe Sandone, and Brett Appolito)
* [[1007 South Congress]] (Post-college, with Brian Beal and Joe Sandone)

== Family ==
* '''Parents:''' [[Keith Sellars]], [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Sibling:''' [[Carrie Sellars]]
* '''Spouse:''' [[Erin Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Baker Sellars]], [[Maxyn Sellars]]

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Proposal of Eric to Erin

2026-05-03T21:15:36Z

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The '''Proposal of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] to [[Erin Kathleen Sellars|Erin Sellars]]''' took place on July 11, 2008, in the '''afternoon''', on the island of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_John,_U.S._Virgin_Islands St. John] in the [[U.S. Virgin Islands]].

[[File:Proposal_photo.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Eric and Erin on St. John on the day of their engagement, July 11, 2008.]]

== The Event ==
Eric proposed to Erin on '''Postage Stamp Beach''' (a secluded spot on the island) during a family vacation with the [[David Baker|Baker family]]. The trip was originally organized to celebrate the wedding anniversary of Erin's parents, [[David Baker]] and [[Linda Baker]], who graciously shared their celebration for the proposal.

Eric had brought the engagement ring with him on the trip, having purchased it beforehand with the help of his parents from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bailey,_Banks_%26_Biddle Bailey, Banks & Biddle].

== Aftermath ==
The proposal led to the couple's [[Wedding of Eric and Erin|wedding]] on January 9, 2009, in Austin, Texas.

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Wedding of Eric and Erin

2026-05-03T21:14:17Z

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The '''Wedding of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Erin Sellars]]''' took place on January 9, 2009, in [[Austin, Texas]]. The ceremony was held during the winter break between the first and second semesters of Eric's first year of [[Law School]].

[[File:Honeymoon_lodge.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Eric and Erin at the lodge in Park City, Utah, during their honeymoon.]]

== Wedding Party ==
The couple was supported by a large group of family and friends:
* '''Best Man:''' [[Brian Beal]]
* '''Maid of Honor:''' (''Note: Name to be confirmed'')
* '''Bridesmaids:''' [[Leah Beal]], [[Courtney Moore]], [[Brooke Alkire]], [[Carrie Sellars]]
* '''Groomsmen:''' [[Ryan George]], [[Joe Sandone]], [[Jonathan Marshall]], [[Brent Baker]]

== Details ==
* '''Date:''' January 9, 2009
* '''Location:''' [[Austin, Texas]]
* '''Ceremony Venue:''' [https://www.st-michaels.org/ St. Michael's Catholic Academy] (or Church)
* '''Reception Venue:''' [https://www.mattiesaustin.com/ Green Pastures] (now Mattie's)
* '''Officiant:''' (''Note: Name to be confirmed; family member could not recall'')

== Honeymoon ==
Following the wedding, the couple went [[skiing]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_City,_Utah Park City, Utah] for their honeymoon.

=== Honeymoon Photos ===
* [https://photos.app.goo.gl/FvEZjF5TobjbRy9RA Eric and Erin at the Lodge in Park City (Archive Link)]

=== Research Notes ===
* '''Maid of Honor:''' Confirm the name of the Maid of Honor.
* '''Officiant:''' Confirm the name of the presiding minister at St. Michael's.
* '''Lodge Name:''' Identify the specific lodge or resort where the couple stayed in Park City.

== Multimedia ==
* [https://photos.app.goo.gl/mp8Fgd6wDapAPMsj9 Representative Wedding Image (Google Photos Archive)]

== References ==
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Events

2026-05-03T21:12:55Z

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Welcome to the '''Events''' portal. This page documents the major milestones and chronological history of the Sellars and Baker families.

== Life Milestones ==
* '''[[Wedding of Eric and Erin]]''' (January 9, 2009)
* '''[[Birth of Baker Sellars]]''' (November 8, 2014)
* '''[[Birth of Maxyn Sellars]]''' (July 11, 2017)

== Family Origins ==
* '''[[Meeting of Eric and Erin]]''' (2006)
* '''[[Proposal of Eric to Erin]]''' (2008)

== Relocations ==
* '''2011:''' Move to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose,_California San Jose, California] — Eric received a job offer from [https://www.hpblaw.com/ Hickman Palermo Truong & Becker], a law firm based in San Jose, after working there as a summer associate during his second summer of law school in 2010. The couple initially moved into the same [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willow_Glen,_San_Jose Willow Glen] apartment complex they had lived in during both summers in San Jose (now called Koi Creek Apartments, adjacent to the San Jose Swim and Racquet Club), following Eric's first summer internship at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Almaden_Research_Center IBM Almaden Research Center] in 2009.
* '''2017:''' Move to [[1308 Shannon Oaks Trail|Austin, Texas]]

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Keith Sellars

2026-05-03T21:09:05Z

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[[File:Keith_portrait.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Keith Sellars]]
'''Keith Sellars''' is the father of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]]. He and his wife, [[Donna Sellars]], are members of the [https://www.dallasathleticclub.org/ Dallas Athletic Club] and currently reside at [[4159 Manorview Lane]] in [[w:Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite, Texas]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Keith attended [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Mesquite_High_School North Mesquite High School], where he was a member of the school's [[w:Golf|golf]] team during his student years.

== Marriage ==
Keith married [[Donna Sellars|Donna Ann Lloyd]] at [[New Liberty Baptist Church]] in [[w:Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite, Texas]].

== Career ==
Keith began his career on the technical side of '''Southern Life''' in [[Dallas, Texas]], where he met his wife, [[Donna Sellars|Donna Ann Lloyd]].

He subsequently built a long-term career in the high-speed printing industry. Through a series of corporate evolutions and acquisitions, he worked for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens Siemens], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oc%C3%A9 Océ], and ultimately [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_Inc. Canon], specializing in their industrial printing divisions.

== Athletics and Hobbies ==
Keith has a lifelong passion for golf, a sport he shared with his son, [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], from an early age. During Eric's childhood and high school years, the two played at various courses around the Dallas area, eventually playing most of their rounds at the '''[[Dallas Athletic Club]]'''.

While his son's high school team at North Mesquite practiced primarily at the [https://www.cityofmesquite.com/1149/Golf-Course Mesquite Municipal Golf Course], Keith's membership at the DAC provided a consistent home for the family's shared athletic history.

== Family ==
* '''Spouse:''' [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Carrie Sellars]]

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Everett Sellars

2026-05-03T15:18:04Z

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'''Everett Sellars''' (August 26, 1925 – December 16, 2006) was a [[World War II]] veteran and a career professional in the railway industry. For many decades, he and his wife [[Ruby Faye Sellars]] resided at [[2800 Live Oak Dr]] in [[w:Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite, Texas]].

== Military Service ==
Everett served in the '''[[U.S. Navy]]''' Submarine Service as a torpedo man during [[World War II]].

=== Research Notes ===
* '''Pending Information:''' Consult [[Keith Sellars]] regarding the specific submarine(s) Everett served on and any notable service stories.
* '''Genealogy:''' Consult [[Donna Sellars]] regarding the deeper origins and ancestry of the Sellars family line.

== Career and Faith ==
Everett spent his career in management with the '''[[w:Texas and Northern Railway|Texas and Northern Railway]]''', from which he retired in 1985. A man of deep faith, he was a member of '''[[New Liberty Baptist Church]]''' in [[Garland, Texas]] for over fifty years.

== Family ==
Everett married his wife, '''[[Ruby Faye Sellars]]''', in 1948 in [[Daingerfield, Texas]]. Their home on [[2800 Live Oak Dr]] served as the central location for family [[w:Christmas|Christmas]] celebrations for their grandchildren, [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]].

* '''Children:''' Karen Malone, [[Keith Sellars]], Kevin Sellars

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Carrie Sellars

2026-05-03T15:15:45Z

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[[File:Carrie_portrait.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Carrie Sellars]]
'''Carrie Sellars''' (born July 24, 1986) is a fitness trainer and dance choreographer based in [[Dallas, Texas]]. She is the sister of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]].

== Early Life ==
Carrie was born on July 24, 1986, in [[Dallas, Texas]], to [[Keith Sellars]] and [[Donna Sellars]]. She grew up in [[Garland, Texas]] alongside her brother, Eric, primarily at [[302 Larchbrook]] and earlier at [[5738 Valley Mills]].

She attended Price Elementary and Vanston Middle School before graduating from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Mesquite_High_School North Mesquite High School]. Following high school, she did not attend college.

== Career ==
Carrie is currently a trainer at [https://class-studios.com/ Class Studios] in [[Dallas, Texas]]. In addition to her work in fitness, she is a specialized dance choreographer, creating routines for high school [[w:Drill team|drill teams]] and dance teams across the region.

== Locations ==
* [[Garland, Texas]] (Childhood)
* Dallas area (three residences, dates unknown)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle_Creek,_Dallas Turtle Creek, Dallas] (2022–present)

== Family ==
* '''Parents:''' [[Keith Sellars]], [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Sibling:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]]

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Meeting of Eric and Erin

2026-04-26T21:25:57Z

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The '''Meeting of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Erin Sellars]]''' occurred in 2006 in [[Austin, Texas]], shortly after Eric's graduation from the [[University of Texas at Austin]].

== The Night at Fadó's ==
The two first encountered each other at '''[[Fadó Irish Pub]]''' on 4th Street. Erin was out with a bachelorette party, and the groups connected because her friend Chrissie Detrich was an acquaintance of Eric's friend, '''[[Ryan George]]'''. Eric and Ryan had been college friends at the [[University of Texas at Austin]].

== Wii Tennis and the Phone Number ==
After the bar, Eric convinced the group to come back to his apartment at '''1007 South Congress''' to play [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii Nintendo Wii] tennis. Though the apartment was not particularly near campus, Eric had lived there in the year following his graduation. Eric evidently made a impression; before the night ended, Erin left her phone number for him.

== Aftermath ==
The two kept in touch over the following months and officially began dating the following year, in 2007. Chrissie later attended the [[Wedding of Eric and Erin]] in 2009.

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Meeting of Eric and Erin

2026-04-26T21:24:56Z

HistorianBot: Updated via Historian App by Eric Sellars

The '''Meeting of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Erin Sellars]]''' occurred in 2006 in [[Austin, Texas]], shortly after Eric's graduation from the [[University of Texas at Austin]].

== The Night at Fadó's ==
The two first encountered each other at '''[[Fadó Irish Pub]]''' on 4th Street. Erin was out with a bachelorette party, and the groups connected because her friend Chrissie Detrich was an acquaintance of Eric's friend, '''[[Ryan George]]'''. Eric and Ryan had been college friends at the [[University of Texas at Austin]].

== Wii Tennis and the Phone Number ==
After the bar, Eric convinced the group to come back to his apartment to play [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii Nintendo Wii] tennis. Eric evidently made a impression; before the night ended, Erin left her phone number for him.

== Aftermath ==
The two kept in touch over the following months and officially began dating the following year, in 2007. Chrissie later attended the [[Wedding of Eric and Erin]] in 2009.

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Eric Lloyd Sellars

2026-04-26T21:22:44Z

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'''Eric Lloyd Sellars''' (born August 8, 1983) is an attorney currently serving as '''Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property''' at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudflare Cloudflare]. He resides in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Eric was born on August 8, 1983, in [[Dallas, Texas]], to [[Keith Sellars]] and [[Donna Sellars]]. He grew up in [[Garland, Texas]], primarily at [[302 Larchbrook]] and earlier at [[5738 Valley Mills]]. During this time, his father Keith worked for the high-speed printing divisions of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens Siemens], which was subsequently sold to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oc%C3%A9 Océ] and later to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_Inc. Canon]. His mother Donna was a stay-at-home mother throughout his childhood.

He graduated from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Mesquite_High_School North Mesquite High School] in 2001. During high school, he was a member of the golf team, which practiced primarily at the [https://www.cityofmesquite.com/1149/Golf-Course Mesquite Municipal Golf Course]. Eric has cited his time on the golf team as a highly impactful part of his early education.

== Marriage and Family ==
Eric met '''[[Erin Kathleen Sellars|Erin Sellars]]''' at '''[[Fadó Irish Pub]]''' on 4th Street in [[Austin, Texas]] following his graduation from the University of Texas. The couple married on [[Wedding of Eric and Erin|January 9, 2009]].

They have two children:
* [[Baker Elizabeth Sellars|Baker Sellars]] (born November 8, 2014)
* [[Maxyn Emily Sellars|Maxyn Sellars]] (born July 11, 2017)

=== Family Activities ===
As a family, the Sellars are active members of [https://www.westlakecc.com/ Westlake Country Club] for [[tennis]] and [[golf]]. At home, Eric frequently plays [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft Minecraft] with his children, Baker and Maxyn.

== Career ==
Eric's professional career is centered on [[Intellectual Property Law]]. He currently serves as Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudflare Cloudflare].

During his time in California (2011–2017), Eric worked as an attorney at several firms, including '''[[Wong & Rees]]''' (located across from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi's_Stadium Levi's Stadium] in Santa Clara) and '''[[Nicholson De Vos Webster & Elliott]]''' (located at 99 Almaden in San Jose).

== Social History ==
During his years at the [[University of Texas at Austin]], Eric lived with friends [[Brian Beal]], [[Ryan George]], [[Joe Sandone]], and [[Brett Appolito]]. The group lived in several locations together over the course of their studies: '''Waterford on 24th and Leon''', where Eric lived with Brian and Joe; a house on '''22 1/2 St.''' (the full group); and '''Centennial''' apartments. After graduating, Eric, Brian, and Joe continued living together at '''1007 South Congress''' apartments.

While living in California, Eric and Erin were frequent visitors to the [https://www.sjsrc.com/ San Jose Swim and Racquet Club] for tennis.

== Locations ==
* [[Garland, Texas]] (Childhood)
* [[Austin, Texas]] (Current residence)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose,_California San Jose, California] (2011–2017)
* [[1308 Shannon Oaks Trail]] (Residence since 2017)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Athletic_Club Dallas Athletic Club] (Frequent golf venue during childhood and high school)
* [[Waterford on 24th and Leon]] (College, with Brian Beal and Joe Sandone)
* [[22 1/2 St. house]] (College, with Brian Beal, Ryan George, Joe Sandone, and Brett Appolito)
* [[Centennial]] (College, with Brian Beal, Ryan George, Joe Sandone, and Brett Appolito)
* [[1007 South Congress]] (Post-college, with Brian Beal and Joe Sandone)

== Family ==
* '''Parents:''' [[Keith Sellars]], [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Sibling:''' [[Carrie Sellars]]
* '''Spouse:''' [[Erin Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Baker Sellars]], [[Maxyn Sellars]]

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Maxyn Sellars

2026-04-26T21:21:51Z

HistorianBot: Updated via Historian App by Eric Sellars

[[File:Maxyn_portrait.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Maxyn Emily Sellars]]
'''Maxyn Emily Sellars''' (born [[Birth of Maxyn Sellars|July 11, 2017]]) is the daughter of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Erin Sellars]]. She currently resides in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Education ==
Maxyn attends [https://fte.eanesisd.net/ Forest Trail Elementary] in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Interests and Activities ==
* '''Sports:''' She plays [[tennis]] frequently at the [[Westlake Country Club]], having started at roughly age five or six. Coming from a tennis-playing family, she naturally gravitated to the sport the same way her sister did.
* '''Arts:''' Maxyn is involved in [[dance]] classes.
* '''Music:''' She is a notable fan of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift Taylor Swift].

== Family ==
* '''Parents:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Erin Sellars]]
* '''Siblings:''' [[Baker Sellars]]

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Erin Sellars

2026-04-26T21:20:08Z

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'''Erin Kathleen Sellars''' (née '''Baker''') is a graduate of the [[University of California, Santa Cruz]] and the wife of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Erin was born in [[San Antonio, Texas]]. She is the daughter of [[David Baker]] and [[Linda Baker]]. She lived in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nacogdoches,_Texas Nacogdoches, Texas] for a period during her childhood before moving to [[Austin, Texas]] in the 8th grade.

She attended [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westlake_High_School_(Texas) Westlake High School] in Austin. During her high school years, she was a member of the club '''[[Lacrosse]]''' team alongside long-time friends '''[[Courtney Moore]]''' and '''[[Brook Alkire]]'''.

Her higher education journey included attending [[DePaul University]] in [[Chicago]] for a year and a half before returning to Austin. After meeting Eric, she moved to [[Houston, Texas]], where she attended [[Houston Community College]] (HCC) and the [[University of Houston]]. She ultimately earned her undergraduate degree in [[History]] (with a focus on [[European History]]) from the [[University of California, Santa Cruz]] (UC Santa Cruz) in '''[[2013]]''' during the family's time in California.

== Career and Community ==
Prior to completing her degree, Erin worked for the home construction company [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toll_Brothers Toll Brothers] in Austin. Following her graduation, she worked in the field of [[Education]] for a period.

Since the birth of her children, [[Baker Sellars|Baker]] and [[Maxyn Sellars|Maxyn]], she has primarily been a stay-at-home mother. Currently, she is heavily involved in the community at [https://www.westlakecc.com/ Westlake Country Club], where she helps manage and run the intra-club [[tennis]] and [[pickleball]] leagues. During their time in California (2011–2017), she and Eric were also frequent visitors to the [https://www.sjsrc.com/ San Jose Swim and Racquet Club] for tennis.

== Marriage and Family ==
Erin met '''[[Eric Lloyd Sellars]]''' at '''[[Fadó Irish Pub]]''' on 4th Street in [[Austin, Texas]] following Eric's graduation from the University of Texas. Their meeting occurred when two groups of friends socialized together at the pub.

The couple married on [[Wedding of Eric and Erin|January 9, 2009]].

* '''Spouse:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] (m. 2009)
* '''Children:''' [[Baker Sellars]], [[Maxyn Sellars]]

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Eric Lloyd Sellars

2026-04-26T21:17:55Z

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'''Eric Lloyd Sellars''' (born August 8, 1983) is an attorney currently serving as '''Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property''' at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudflare Cloudflare]. He resides in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Eric was born on August 8, 1983, in [[Dallas, Texas]], to [[Keith Sellars]] and [[Donna Sellars]]. He grew up in [[Garland, Texas]], primarily at [[302 Larchbrook]] and earlier at [[5738 Valley Mills]]. During this time, his father Keith worked for the high-speed printing divisions of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens Siemens], which was subsequently sold to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oc%C3%A9 Océ] and later to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_Inc. Canon].

He graduated from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Mesquite_High_School North Mesquite High School] in 2001. During high school, he was a member of the golf team, which practiced primarily at the [https://www.cityofmesquite.com/1149/Golf-Course Mesquite Municipal Golf Course]. Eric has cited his time on the golf team as a highly impactful part of his early education.

== Marriage and Family ==
Eric met '''[[Erin Kathleen Sellars|Erin Sellars]]''' at '''[[Fadó Irish Pub]]''' on 4th Street in [[Austin, Texas]] following his graduation from the University of Texas. The couple married on [[Wedding of Eric and Erin|January 9, 2009]].

They have two children:
* [[Baker Elizabeth Sellars|Baker Sellars]] (born November 8, 2014)
* [[Maxyn Emily Sellars|Maxyn Sellars]] (born July 11, 2017)

=== Family Activities ===
As a family, the Sellars are active members of [https://www.westlakecc.com/ Westlake Country Club] for [[tennis]] and [[golf]]. At home, Eric frequently plays [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft Minecraft] with his children, Baker and Maxyn.

== Career ==
Eric's professional career is centered on [[Intellectual Property Law]]. He currently serves as Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudflare Cloudflare].

During his time in California (2011–2017), Eric worked as an attorney at several firms, including '''[[Wong & Rees]]''' (located across from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi's_Stadium Levi's Stadium] in Santa Clara) and '''[[Nicholson De Vos Webster & Elliott]]''' (located at 99 Almaden in San Jose).

== Social History ==
During his years at the [[University of Texas at Austin]], Eric lived with friends [[Brian Beal]], [[Ryan George]], [[Joe Sandone]], and [[Brett Appolito]]. The group lived in several locations together over the course of their studies: '''Waterford on 24th and Leon''', where Eric lived with Brian and Joe; a house on '''22 1/2 St.''' (the full group); and '''Centennial''' apartments. After graduating, Eric, Brian, and Joe continued living together at '''1007 South Congress''' apartments.

While living in California, Eric and Erin were frequent visitors to the [https://www.sjsrc.com/ San Jose Swim and Racquet Club] for tennis.

== Locations ==
* [[Garland, Texas]] (Childhood)
* [[Austin, Texas]] (Current residence)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose,_California San Jose, California] (2011–2017)
* [[1308 Shannon Oaks Trail]] (Residence since 2017)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Athletic_Club Dallas Athletic Club] (Frequent golf venue during childhood and high school)
* [[Waterford on 24th and Leon]] (College, with Brian Beal and Joe Sandone)
* [[22 1/2 St. house]] (College, with Brian Beal, Ryan George, Joe Sandone, and Brett Appolito)
* [[Centennial]] (College, with Brian Beal, Ryan George, Joe Sandone, and Brett Appolito)
* [[1007 South Congress]] (Post-college, with Brian Beal and Joe Sandone)

== Family ==
* '''Parents:''' [[Keith Sellars]], [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Sibling:''' [[Carrie Sellars]]
* '''Spouse:''' [[Erin Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Baker Sellars]], [[Maxyn Sellars]]

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Eric Lloyd Sellars

2026-04-26T21:10:29Z

HistorianBot: Updated via Historian App by Eric Sellars

'''Eric Lloyd Sellars''' (born August 8, 1983) is an attorney currently serving as '''Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property''' at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudflare Cloudflare]. He resides in [[Austin, Texas]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Eric was born on August 8, 1983, in [[Dallas, Texas]], to [[Keith Sellars]] and [[Donna Sellars]]. He grew up in [[Garland, Texas]], primarily at [[302 Larchbrook]] and earlier at [[5738 Valley Mills]].

He graduated from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Mesquite_High_School North Mesquite High School] in 2001. During high school, he was a member of the golf team, which practiced primarily at the [https://www.cityofmesquite.com/1149/Golf-Course Mesquite Municipal Golf Course]. Eric has cited his time on the golf team as a highly impactful part of his early education.

== Marriage and Family ==
Eric met '''[[Erin Kathleen Sellars|Erin Sellars]]''' at '''[[Fadó Irish Pub]]''' on 4th Street in [[Austin, Texas]] following his graduation from the University of Texas. The couple married on [[Wedding of Eric and Erin|January 9, 2009]].

They have two children:
* [[Baker Elizabeth Sellars|Baker Sellars]] (born November 8, 2014)
* [[Maxyn Emily Sellars|Maxyn Sellars]] (born July 11, 2017)

=== Family Activities ===
As a family, the Sellars are active members of [https://www.westlakecc.com/ Westlake Country Club] for [[tennis]] and [[golf]]. At home, Eric frequently plays [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft Minecraft] with his children, Baker and Maxyn.

== Career ==
Eric's professional career is centered on [[Intellectual Property Law]]. He currently serves as Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudflare Cloudflare].

During his time in California (2011–2017), Eric worked as an attorney at several firms, including '''[[Wong & Rees]]''' (located across from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi's_Stadium Levi's Stadium] in Santa Clara) and '''[[Nicholson De Vos Webster & Elliott]]''' (located at 99 Almaden in San Jose).

== Social History ==
During his years at the [[University of Texas at Austin]], Eric lived with friends [[Brian Beal]], [[Ryan George]], [[Joe Sandone]], and [[Brett Appolito]]. The group lived in several locations together over the course of their studies: '''Waterford on 24th and Leon''', where Eric lived with Brian and Joe; a house on '''22 1/2 St.''' (the full group); and '''Centennial''' apartments. After graduating, Eric, Brian, and Joe continued living together at '''1007 South Congress''' apartments.

While living in California, Eric and Erin were frequent visitors to the [https://www.sjsrc.com/ San Jose Swim and Racquet Club] for tennis.

== Locations ==
* [[Garland, Texas]] (Childhood)
* [[Austin, Texas]] (Current residence)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose,_California San Jose, California] (2011–2017)
* [[1308 Shannon Oaks Trail]] (Residence since 2017)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Athletic_Club Dallas Athletic Club] (Frequent golf venue during childhood and high school)
* [[Waterford on 24th and Leon]] (College, with Brian Beal and Joe Sandone)
* [[22 1/2 St. house]] (College, with Brian Beal, Ryan George, Joe Sandone, and Brett Appolito)
* [[Centennial]] (College, with Brian Beal, Ryan George, Joe Sandone, and Brett Appolito)
* [[1007 South Congress]] (Post-college, with Brian Beal and Joe Sandone)

== Family ==
* '''Parents:''' [[Keith Sellars]], [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Sibling:''' [[Carrie Sellars]]
* '''Spouse:''' [[Erin Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Baker Sellars]], [[Maxyn Sellars]]

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Keith Sellars

2026-04-26T21:06:59Z

HistorianBot: Updated via Historian App by Eric Sellars

[[File:Keith_portrait.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Keith Sellars]]
'''Keith Sellars''' is the father of [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]] and [[Carrie Sellars]]. He and his wife, [[Donna Sellars]], are members of the [https://www.dallasathleticclub.org/ Dallas Athletic Club] and currently reside at [[4159 Manorview Lane]] in [[w:Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite, Texas]].

== Early Life and Education ==
Keith attended [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Mesquite_High_School North Mesquite High School], where he was a member of the school's [[w:Golf|golf]] team during his student years.

== Marriage ==
Keith married [[Donna Sellars|Donna Ann Lloyd]] in [[w:Mesquite, Texas|Mesquite, Texas]].

== Career ==
Keith began his career on the technical side of '''Southern Life''' in [[Dallas, Texas]], where he met his wife, [[Donna Sellars|Donna Ann Lloyd]].

He subsequently built a long-term career in the high-speed printing industry. Through a series of corporate evolutions and acquisitions, he worked for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens Siemens], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Océ Océ], and ultimately [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_Inc. Canon], specializing in their industrial printing divisions.

== Athletics and Hobbies ==
Keith has a lifelong passion for golf, a sport he shared with his son, [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], from an early age. During Eric's childhood and high school years, the two played at various courses around the Dallas area, eventually playing most of their rounds at the '''[[Dallas Athletic Club]]'''.

While his son's high school team at North Mesquite practiced primarily at the [https://www.cityofmesquite.com/1149/Golf-Course Mesquite Municipal Golf Course], Keith's membership at the DAC provided a consistent home for the family's shared athletic history.

== Family ==
* '''Spouse:''' [[Donna Sellars]]
* '''Children:''' [[Eric Lloyd Sellars]], [[Carrie Sellars]]

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