Eric Borden

Background

About Eric Borden

Constant daydreamer and observer of the everyday experiences in my world. Sometimes it all falls together and makes for a good poem. A big part of the "Ditch Digger" mission involves public outreach and engagement. I worked for many years as a diesel mechanic and a refrigeration unit mechanic for a trucking company, a field mechanic for an excavation contractor, turned wrenches for Freightliner of Olathe for five years, and drove a boom truck for United Rentals Trench Safety of Kansas City for nine years. I'm a member of the Local 101 Operators’ Union and I am currently a heavy equipment operator for a variety of jobs in Kansas City. I welcome the opportunity to share my poems, ideas and experiences with businesses, colleges and universities, public entities, non-profit associations, and policymakers, as well as organizations working to increase awareness and participation in construction careers and skilled trades. If you are interested in hiring me to speak at your event, class or conference, please fill out the speaker request form on my website and I'll be in touch to talk details asap. I look forward to the opportunity to inspire your group! http://ditchdiggerpoet.com/speaker-request