Eric was born and raised in Aberdeen, South Dakota, where he has lived most of his life. Eric’s passion to encourage others led him into the teaching profession where he has served the past thirty years as a student/athlete, coach, teacher, school administrator, development director, school superintendent, director of the Northern Academy, and adjunct professor. As a Northern graduate in 1995 (elementary education) and 1999 (administration), he is grateful to be back at NSU assisting with the recruitment and retention of students.