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.