Eric Knowles has lead the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce since 2014. He oversees the operations of the organization by implementing its strategic plans and policies as established by the Board of Directors.  Knowles is the successor to Bill Diggs, who resigned in 2013.

Knowles is the former Senior Director of Government Affairs for Sun Life Stadium and The Miami Dolphins. Some of his core accomplishments in this role include managing a 72,500 person facility (Sun Life Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins and former Florida Marlins), managing tenant relations that included the Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins, Orange Bowl Championship, and related events; handling the training and management of 3,500 game day employees, and directing all government affairs, as it pertains to Sun Life Stadium and the Miami Dolphins.

Eric holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida International University and is a proud veteran of the United States Army.