Eric became CEO in 2017 after previously serving as president and chief operating officer. As CEO, he led the company through eight acquisitions and oversaw continuous revenue growth and the addition of more than 2,600 employees.
A civil engineer by training, Eric has spent his 45-year career helping to develop and deliver some of the United States’ most notable infrastructure projects. He was involved in many major public-private and design-build projects and developed a passion for the use of alternative contracting methods.
A native of Iowa and a graduate of the University of Iowa, Eric is active in many professional and civic groups. In 2012, he led the creation of the HDR Foundation, an employee-funded and administered charitable giving organization that benefits the communities where the firm’s employees live and work by supporting activities that align with the company’s values and areas of expertise. Since inception the HDR Foundation has funded over $11 million in grants to over 400 organizations.
