Jill Fife

Eric attended NDSU from 1992-1997, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. He was a member of Tau Kapa Epsilon, serving as house manager, vice president and in 1995, president. He was employed by Black & Veatch, Overland Park, KS for 25 years in the power delivery business line. In 2004 he earned a master of science degree from the University of Kansas. Returning to Minnesota in 2011, he established the Black & Veatch regional office. In 2019 he was named project director and vice president in the Power Delivery business line.
Throughout his career, Eric was dedicated to providing strong mentorship for new professionals. Never one to leave anyone behind, always putting others first, he believed in education. Eric wanted to leave a legacy to education at NDSU.