ERIC DANFORD

Eric Danford specializes in operational support services for recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds under Department of Defense installations, delivering gate attendant services and site management functions critical to visitor access control, security compliance, and facility readiness. The contractor provides on-site personnel trained in federal property protocols, visitor screening, parking management, and daily operational logistics for military recreation areas, ensuring seamless alignment with DoD standards for public access and infrastructure stewardship. Their technical expertise includes real-time site monitoring, incident reporting, customer service coordination, and adherence to federal facility operational manuals, with a demonstrated focus on maintaining secure, well-managed recreational environments for service members and authorized personnel. The contractor’s primary agency relationship is with the Department of Defense, where they consistently deliver facility support services at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed recreation sites, particularly around Carlyle Lake. Their work supports the Army’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) mission by ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant access to public lands and amenities. This recurring engagement reflects a trusted, long-term operational partnership rooted in reliability, site-specific knowledge, and adherence to federal land use regulations. Eric Danford’s industry focus centers on NAICS 721211, which encompasses the operation and management of recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds—specifically within federal, military-controlled environments. This vertical specialization distinguishes them as a niche provider of turnkey site operations for government-owned outdoor recreation assets, bridging public access needs with stringent security and environmental compliance requirements. As a sole proprietorship structured as a 2J entity based in Swansea, Illinois, Eric Danford operates as a small, locally rooted provider with deep familiarity with Midwestern federal recreation sites. While no formal government certifications are listed, their consistent performance on DoD contracts demonstrates proven capacity to meet federal service delivery expectations without reliance on formal socio-economic designations. Their geographic positioning supports rapid response and on-site presence at key Army Corps of Engineers locations in the region.