Eric Wind, who grew up in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, owns Wind Vintage, a company that is dedicated to offering exceptional watches for sale at all price points and providing advisory services to top vintage watch collectors around the world.  Wind Vintage was named Pre-Owned Watch Retailer of the Year by WatchPro for 2023. 

Eric previously served as Vice President, Senior Specialist for Christie's where he helped lead the sale of a number of important watches at auction around the world and through private treaty.

The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation is proud to have received the highest possible rating on Charity Navigator. 

This four-star rating designates Brian’s Foundation as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria.