Awards

IU Indianapolis Spirit of Philanthropy Award - 2002

About Eric Simpson

Eric Simpson is the owner of Royal River Company, Inc., a fly fishing shop. He and his wife, Barbara, made significant gifts to the Lilly ARBOR Project and the Center for Earth and Environmental Studies in 2000 and 2001. Apart from generous financial donations, the Simpsons dedicated hours of volunteer work to help the reforestation of 1,300 native trees. Additionally, the couple was extremely influential in securing Eli Lilly and Company's commitment as the project's anchor sponsor.