Iron Eagles Inc's
mission
As members and business professionals of the community, we hold core values and uphold strength and pride for the stability for a great future within this community and surrounding areas. We hope to “Uplift today’s community to enhance tomorrows future”. Togetherness, Strength, Stability and Values is the glue to hold us all together. We are all intertwined in some way or another.
Crystal Arlington
Founding Member
Crystal Arlington grew up with a stepfather that worked on a farm. As a young, teenage mom, she found out early on that life can be a great motivator. She never gave up and she went on to earn a college degree. As a single parent, she learned that all of the trials and decisions she made had rumors and consequences. Learning from her mistakes has allowed her to become a dedicated wife and business leader in Erie, Pennsylvania. She is a mentor to other women and has earned numerous local and national awards. Some of these awards include the Gannon University Women in Leadership Legacy Award in 2012, the Triumph Award in 2014 from the National Landscape Association, and the National Enterprising Woman of the Year Award in 2015. She has been featured in numerous magazines as well. Some of these magazine features include the Erie Life Magazine, and snow and lawn magazines, and she also had a national publication in Lawn and Landscape. This brought pride to Erie and plenty of trophies home to her local community.
Richard Arlington
Founding Member
Richard Arlington grew up on the streets of Erie, Pennsylvania. At the age of 16, he found himself homeless. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the military and became a United States Marine. At 22 years old, he became a service-connected disabled veteran with no job and no home of his own. As a result, he went back to mowing lawns like he did when he was a young boy. By doing this, he managed to pull himself out of poverty. Through hard work, dedication, and a never quit attitude, Rich now gives back to the community that has supported him over the last 35 years. In 2010, Rich wrote a book about his life, titled, “Why Not You?” Proceeds from his book get donated to help the homeless veterans in his community. Rich has been awarded Volunteer of the Year, Excellence in Business, and Commitment to the Industry Awards. Rich has also been featured on the cover of a national magazine. He has brought pride and recognition to the Erie area.
