Erick A Brinkley is a native of Spring Hope Nc. He is a graduate of the class of 1983 Southern Nash Sr High. He is an also a honorable discharge veteran from NC National Guard Infantry Division. He has over 40 Years of auto experience. Currently employed at Classic Ford in Smithfield NC. He is married to Tomika L Brinkley and they have 4 Children. Edmond, Evan, Jamir,Jaleigha. He also has 2 grandchildren Jada and Nina. 

He was License and ordained at Wake Chapel under the leadership of Bishop J Jasper Wilkins. He is a motivator and praise and worship leader and  dedicated to leading others to Christ . He lives by the scripture Jeremiah 29 and 11. Only God Knows the plan for his life.