Lomispassed suddenly at 64on March 22.
The only one who didnt appreciate his humor was the HR departments.
This past year we changed ownership and in the past month, Erik had already been written up twice.
Erik Lomis at the 2022 Will Rogers Pioneer of the Year Dinner held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on September 21, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Variety via Getty Images)
Once before he actually started, which I didnt even know was possible.
Rich asked Lomis once when they were working at Weinstein Co., what happened to that upbeat expression.
Lomis deadpanned to him, That was before I worked for Bob and Harvey.'
He didnt hand out compliments often.
What the F are you doing here?'
Aronson asked Lomis, I thought you were in the hospital.
That was Erik Lomis, and thats the way he was.
The best and most loyal friend, Aronson said.
I will always remember him in his three-piece suit, and ready to embrace us all.
He was driving so much of the enthusiasm and education for really all of us across the teams.
This years dinner raised $1,200,007 for the benefit of the Pioneers Assistance Fund.
