Starting in 2018, the EERC began awarding five employees for their outstanding efforts in aligning their work with our five Core Values. Nominated by their peers for embodying these values, five individuals were honored at the EERC’s 2023 annual meeting.
Category: Our People
EERC Welcomes New Employees
In the past 3 months, seven people have joined the EERC. We welcome them to the team!
Christin Fine Named Prairie Business’ 40 Under 40
Christin Fine, Director for Environment, Health, and Safety at the EERC, was named to Prairie Business’ 40 under 40 list for 2022
EERC Welcomes New Employees
In the past 3 months, five people have joined the EERC. We welcome them to the team!
Governor’s Award Presented to Kevin Connors
On September 15, Assistant Director for Regulatory Compliance and Energy Policy at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), Kevin C. Connors, was presented with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service. The Governor’s Awards recognize state team members who go above and beyond to serve North Dakotans and deliver on our shared purpose… Continue reading Governor’s Award Presented to Kevin Connors
Setting the Stage for Safety
EERC's Assistant Director for EHS, Christin Fine, was rated the top presentation at the 40th annual College and University Hazardous Materials Management Conference.
Votava & Erickson Join Executive Leadership Team
September 1 marks the first day for Tami Votava and Tom Erickson to step into their new roles as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Intellectual Property at the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC).
Doughnuts and Trivia: Connecting with Coworkers After 2 Years
This event was the first time since 2020 that EERC employees have been able to gather in person. The event celebrated our resiliency as a team and served as a catalyst to continued team building and further connection to our Core Values: Be Safe, Ethical, Engaged, Effective, and Professional.
EERC Welcomes New Employees
In the past 3 months, 12 people have joined the EERC. We welcome them to the team! Sushanta BoseSenior Geoscientist Sushanta initially applied to the EERC because of his interest in the EERC's subsurface characterization projects. Prior to working at the EERC, he was a Senior Geologist ConocoPhillips. Sushanta grew up in Kolkata, India, and… Continue reading EERC Welcomes New Employees
2022 Energy Champion Award Presented to Ron Ness
The EERC Energy Champion Award was created in 1986 to honor individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary personal commitment to energy and environmental research and development. Since then, the award has been presented 12 times to honorees who represent both public service and the private sector, most recently to North Dakota Petroleum Council's President, Ron Ness,… Continue reading 2022 Energy Champion Award Presented to Ron Ness