< PreviousIn my 25 years in this industry, I have worked for Erik 16 of those years for 5 differently named companies. I remember my first golf event where Erik was at the sign-in table “encouraging” everyone to buy more raffle tickets. As I approached, he was very vocal in calling me out. “ C’mon Kerner! Buy some more tickets!” Some people might have been embarrassed or even annoyed. All I thought was ... Wow! Erik Lomis knows me! After 16 years, even when it was a roller coaster... what a ride! — Jeff KernerErik was a true leader, a force that could move mountains and solve problems (cause a few as well). He was so generous with his time and wisdom for which I will forever be grateful. You are dearly missed, my friend. — Spencer KleinErik’s advocacy and support of Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation inspired everyone. — Katie KornfieldLike everyone, I absolutely adored Erik! His larger than life personality; his generosity; his sense of humor and grace; and of course his keen business sense, always made him the centerpiece of every room he entered. He was warm and sweet and funny, and I loved being around him. Of late, I got into the bad habit of eating Swedish fish in our Amazon MGM meetings. The week that Erik passed away, he left me a big bag of fish in my office… He was so thoughtful! We all loved him and miss him. —Sue KrollLOVE All I can remember is the love. — Patricia LaucellaWe began working together at UA theatres in the 80s and continued our long standing friendship and relationship at MGM. 007 FOREVER! One funny ELO memory that comes to mind was at a sales meeting in Vegas golfing. I am not a good golfer. Erik stood there parallel to me, standing tall, shoulders back, leaning on his club, watching me tee off -slice! I asked him what I did wrong and with the ever so popular ELO wit he said, “playing the game!” To quote ELO, “I never had a bad day in my life!” Well, we all did—the day you unfortunately left us. —Bill LewisI was working for Erik at MGM and was getting laid off. On my last day I went to see him. I had a family vacation planned but when I got back if there was ever an opportunity to work for him I’d jump at the chance. Erik says and I quote, “Stay here kid, and picks up the phone. “I have this great guy working for me, he’s out of town for a few weeks when he gets back you will hire him.” The day after I returned, I had an interview and was hired on the spot. That was Erik, always true to his word. — Lawrence MasseyI first experienced Erik’s enthusiastic fundraising when we worked the raffle table together at my first Film Row golf tournament. I was admittedly a little intimidated. However, over the years I realized that we couldn’t ask for a more passionate and dedicated champion. His enthusiasm for not just the charity but for everything that he did will be truly missed. — Timiney MayhewErik was the calm within the storm. There was no one more fun to roll your sleeves up with to do the hard work. No mountain was too high to climb and every peak had loads of laughs. When Quentin wanted to release The Hateful Eight in 100 theaters using Ultra Panavision 70, Erik never batted an eye. He always believed and helped to make the impossible possible. I will forever miss his emails and texts saying “Hey Dummy, call Dummy.” Love and miss you always Dummy! — Shannon (Dummy) McIntoshWhen I started working for Erik at Annapurna they didn’t have an office for me so I spent my first week on Erik’s couch which ended up being a master class and helped lock in our relationship. There will never be anyone more loyal and caring than Erik—I’ve lost a mentor, boss, and friend. — Branden MillerNext >