A Game-Changer for Good

For Eric Holoman ’83, being a Trojan isn’t just part of his story — it’s at the center of it.

“He loves USC like nobody else,” longtime collaborator and basketball legend Magic Johnson says with a laugh. “That’s all he talks about.”

That same passion has carried Holoman through a career defined by scale, versatility and impact.

As president and CEO of EquiTrust Life Insurance Company and several affiliated firms, he leads a nationwide network of companies. He is also the managing founder of Amistad Financial Group, a $56 billion diversified financial services firm, and managing partner of JLC Infrastructure, which invests in large-scale projects across North America.

His reach extends to sports as well: Holoman is managing partner of the Los Angeles Sparks and a member of the WNBA Board of Governors. He is also a board member and minority owner of the Washington Commanders, where he contributes to both financial strategy and long-term development.

“Everything that we’ve been able to do together is off the charts, game-changing,” Johnson says. “And that’s who Eric is — a game-changer.”

Before building his current portfolio, Holoman helped drive growth as president and operating partner of Magic Johnson Enterprises and held senior leadership roles in private banking at Bank of America and Wells Fargo. Across finance, insurance, media and sports, he has consistently operated at the highest levels. As Raphael Henderson ’82, friend and member of the USC Alumni Association Board of Governors, puts it, “He runs multi-billion-dollar companies, owns sports franchises, and he’s building the next generation of leaders in finance.”

Yet for Holoman, success is never just about scale — it’s about purpose. “He’s somebody who cares deeply about the community,” USC Director of Athletics Jen Cohen says. His leadership extends into philanthropy and mentorship, including service on the Cedars-Sinai Board of Directors and active involvement with USC as a member of the USC Marshall School of Business Board of Councilors and advisor to the Trustee Investment Committee.

At USC, his focus is clear: expanding opportunity. Holoman is deeply committed to developing the next generation of leaders in finance, mentoring emerging talent and advancing pathways for future industry leaders.

“His personal passion is helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed,” notes USC Marshall Dean Geoffrey Garrett, pointing to Holoman’s active mentorship and advocacy. “He’s been amazing in his commitment to mentoring our students.”

That commitment is grounded in a personal philosophy. “We believe that to whom much is given, much is expected,” says his wife, Terri Holoman. It’s a belief that has guided Holoman’s approach to leadership, philanthropy and family.

A proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Holoman has long embraced the responsibility of creating pathways for others. “He recognizes the importance of ensuring that others, especially those that look like him, have that same capability,” Henderson says.

For all his accomplishments, those closest to him point to something deeper: his drive. “He dreams big, but he has the audacity to pursue all of those crazy dreams,” Terri Holoman says. “And then, they come true.”