Eric Hampton

Dr. Eric Hampton is a dynamic and influential speaker, trainer, executive coach, and consultant in the areas of leadership, personal, and professional development. In 2022, Eric founded HG4 Leadership Solutions, LLC with an authentic desire to inspire and empower individuals, businesses, and organizations, enhancing performance and in the achievement of strategic goals.

Eric is a 25-year veteran public safety executive who served honorably in the United States Army, where he developed a strong sense of teamwork, leadership, honor, and purpose. He has served in numerous law enforcement service capacities, including patrol officer, Senior Patrol Officer, Honor Guard member, Field Training Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Departmental Training Officer, Patrol Captain, Facility Security Officer, Emergency Manager, division commander (Major), and Deputy Chief of Police. Eric oversees all support and specialized functions; including administration, investigations, intelligence analysis and threat assessments; curriculum development, training and emergency communications. Eric serves as agency coordinator and manager of federal task force programs, and as a certified state certification and accreditation manager. Eric is highly experienced in strategic planning, emergency response and crisis management.

Eric has earned an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in government; a Master of Science in International Policy Management; and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration, with a specialization in Homeland Security Policy and Coordination. Eric is certified as a Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Instructor and holds specialty certifications as an Emergency Medical Instructor. Eric is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer and Speaker, and a certified DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant.