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== Early Life and Education == | == 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]] and 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 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 == | == Marriage and Family == | ||
Eric met '''[[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]]. | 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: | They have two children: | ||
* [[Baker Sellars]] (born | * [[Baker Elizabeth Sellars|Baker Sellars]] (born November 8, 2014) | ||
* [[Maxyn Sellars]] (born July 11, 2017) | * [[Maxyn Emily Sellars|Maxyn Sellars]] (born July 11, 2017) | ||
=== Family Activities === | === Family Activities === | ||
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== Social History == | == 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]]. | 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. | While living in California, Eric and Erin were frequent visitors to the [https://www.sjsrc.com/ San Jose Swim and Racquet Club] for tennis. | ||
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* [[1308 Shannon Oaks Trail]] (Residence since 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) | * [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 == | == Family == | ||
Latest revision as of 21:52, 3 May 2026
Eric Lloyd Sellars (born August 8, 1983) is an attorney currently serving as Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property at 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 Siemens, which was subsequently sold to Océ and later to 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 North Mesquite High School in 2001. During high school, he was a member of the golf team, which practiced primarily at the 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 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 University of Houston Law Center, beginning in fall 2008.
Marriage and Family
Eric met Erin Sellars at Fadó Irish Pub on 4th Street in Austin, Texas following his graduation from the University of Texas. The couple married on January 9, 2009.
They have two children:
- Baker Sellars (born November 8, 2014)
- Maxyn Sellars (born July 11, 2017)
Family Activities
As a family, the Sellars are active members of Westlake Country Club for tennis and golf. At home, Eric frequently plays 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 Cloudflare.
During his time in California (2011–2017), Eric worked as an attorney at several firms, including Wong & Rees (located across from 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 San Jose Swim and Racquet Club for tennis.
Locations
- Garland, Texas (Childhood)
- Austin, Texas (Current residence)
- San Jose, California (2011–2017)
- 1308 Shannon Oaks Trail (Residence since 2017)
- 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