Saturday, July 25, 2009

Marian College Alumnus Eric Sanchez- Environmental Entrepreneur

Rain Tree Gear is an online apparel company, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by Eric Sanchez ’04 and Marc Colwell, this eco-friendly company was launched in December 2008, as a local source for one hundred percent organic cotton T-shirts.

Eric Sanchez graduated from Marian with a bachelor of arts, specializing in art therapy. During his time at Marian, Sanchez was an outstanding member of the Marian Men’s Soccer team and later went on to play semipro soccer.

It was at this time that Sanchez met and established a friendship with Marc Colwell, his coach and soon-to-be business partner. Both men share a concern for the environment and are dedicated to creating a business that will pave the way for a better tomorrow. A portion of every sale is donated to environmental causes through The Conservation Fund, http://conservationfund.org. “It’s about the process of giving back,” explained Sanchez, “and taking part in something bigger.”

The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is proud to highlight Sanchez’s career path and continues to support the efforts of all Marian alumni. For more information on Sanchez’s remarkable story please visit Alumni News.

Rain Tree Gear company and product details, as well as ordering information visit http://www.raintreegear.com.

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