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EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
University of St. Thomas; St. Paul, Minnesota
Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management
University of Wisconsin – Stout; Menomonie, Wisconsin
AFFILIATIONS
National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS)
National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS)
National Association of College and University Foodservices (NACUFS)
Professional Member
Foodservice Consultant’s Society International (FCSI)
Eric spent the first 17 years of his foodservice career in operations, managing bars, full-service restaurants, quick-serve concepts, corporate cafeterias, large catering operations, and a decade in University dining. This wide variety of work experience gives him a unique perspective when looking at designing production and service spaces that will be efficient, safe, and logical for operators, and ultimately improve the customer experience.
During the past 8 years, Eric has successfully completed projects in multiple market segments and has mastered the craft of managing complicated relationships between customers, architects, general contractors, equipment manufacturers, and end-users. Every project is important to him, as each facility impacts the daily lives of its staff and guests. Eric listens to his clients and collaboratively designs with them to achieve their goals using their collective experience and knowledge, his creativity and problem-solving skills, and the timeless design standards which have made Rippe Associates a leader in the industry.
During the past 8 years, Eric has successfully completed projects in multiple market segments and has mastered the craft of managing complicated relationships between customers, architects, general contractors, equipment manufacturers, and end-users. Every project is important to him, as each facility impacts the daily lives of its staff and guests. Eric listens to his clients and collaboratively designs with them to achieve their goals using their collective experience and knowledge, his creativity and problem-solving skills, and the timeless design standards which have made Rippe Associates a leader in the industry.