Eric Fitts

Background

About Eric Fitts

I grew up in Wauwatosa, WI, and earned rank of Eagle Scout in 1992. I was introduced to this work and lifestyle through the Encounter and Search retreats, and a service-immersion trip with Loyola University Chicago to Nazareth Farm in 1997, followed by involvement with soup kitchen work in Chicago, as well as service-immersion trips to Guatemala in 1998-99. Graduated with BS in Biology from Loyola in Experienced in nonprofit home repair, service-retreat work, farming, and community living since After college, I volunteered and worked at Nazareth Farm in Doddridge County, WV, from and worked as the mentor of the Mother Jones House Christian service community at Wheeling Jesuit University from 2003-2005, where I also studied theology. Colleen and I co-founded Bethlehem Farm with a small group including Tom Ruggaber, Julie Tracy, Russ Plywaczynski, and others in 2004-5. I married my lovely wife Colleen in 2005 and we both attended West Virginia University, where I earned a Master of Public Administration and Certificate in Nonprofit Management in 2007. I have served as a Caretaker and Director at Bethlehem Farm from 2007-present. Currently serving as soccer transportation manager for three children and Cubmaster of our local Cub Scout Pack. Interested in care for creation, stargazing, farming, backpacking, raising good kids, healing sciatic pain so I can run again, transformational experiences, creative ways to get kids outside and/or engaged in family chores, and being a good ancestor.