Eric L. Fortin

Eric L. Fortin has extensive work experience in various leadership roles within the manufacturing industry. Eric L. started their career in the U.S. Army, serving in different positions, including Tank Platoon Leader and Company Commander, where they supervised personnel and managed vehicles and equipment.

After leaving the military, Eric joined Cardinal Glass Industries, where they worked as a Production Supervisor and later as a Project Manager. Eric L. played a crucial role in developing a facility sustainability plan and collaborating with R&D for new coating development.

Eric then joined Strategic Materials, Inc. as a Plant Manager, responsible for the installation and start-up of a glass sorting and grinding facility. Eric L. managed the company's budget, safety, quality, and customer relationships.

Following that, Eric worked at SageGlass, first as a Process Engineer, then as a Coating Operations Manager, and finally as a Production Manager. During their tenure, they oversaw front-end coating and back-end fabrication operations, managed engineering and production teams, and ensured the smooth operation of the company.

After working at SageGlass, Eric joined Northwestern Glass Fab as the General Manager and EOS Integrator, overseeing all business operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, and profit and loss. Eric L. managed a diverse team responsible for glass and metal fabrication and delivery fleet management.

Most recently, Eric joined Pumptec as the General Manager and EOS Integrator, where they were accountable for the company's overall operations, budgeting, and profit and loss. Eric L. supervised teams in areas such as sales, engineering, and production.

Currently, Eric holds the position of Vice President of Operations at GEOTEK LLC. The start date for this role is in 2023, and no end date is provided.

Throughout their career, Eric has demonstrated a strong track record of leadership, strategic planning, and operational management within the manufacturing industry.

Eric L. Fortin has a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and History from Bryant University, which they obtained from 1994 to 1998. Later, from 2009 to 2011, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Norwich University. In terms of additional certifications, Eric has completed a Leadership Agility Course from the Carlson Executive Education at the University of Minnesota in June 2023. Eric L. also obtained a certification in Finance for Non-Financial Managers from the University of St. Thomas in February 2022. Eric has certifications in Lean Manufacturing Bronze Certification from Impact Dakota and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from WMEP Manufacturing Solutions, although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are unavailable.