Dave Erich
About Dave Erich
Dave Erich is an IT Field Services Supervisor at Domtar, where he has worked since 2020. He has a long history in information technology and engineering, having held various roles at Appvion, Inc. for over two decades.
Current Role at Domtar
Dave Erich serves as the IT Field Services Supervisor at Domtar, a position he has held since 2020. He operates from West Carrollton, OH, where he oversees IT field services. His role involves managing IT infrastructure and ensuring that systems align with company standards. He successfully led the transition of all business systems, desktops, and networks to meet Domtar standards during the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic. Additionally, he oversaw the implementation of a VOIP phone system, replacing an outdated PBX system as part of the infrastructure upgrade.
Previous Experience at Appvion, Inc.
Dave Erich has extensive experience at Appvion, Inc., where he held various positions over a span of nearly three decades. He worked as an Information Technology Manager from 2012 to 2017, focusing on SharePoint, network, and security. Prior to that, he was an Information Technology Engineer Associate from 2000 to 2012. His earlier roles included Senior Industrial Engineer, Senior Information Technology Engineer, and Staff Information Technology Engineer, reflecting a diverse background in both engineering and IT management.
Educational Background
Dave Erich studied at Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. His education spanned from 1982 to 1986, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles that he has applied throughout his career in various technical and managerial roles.
Career Timeline
Dave Erich's career spans several key roles primarily at Appvion, Inc. He began as an Industrial Engineer from 1986 to 1990, then transitioned to Senior Information Technology Engineer from 1991 to 1994. He continued to advance in the IT field, serving as Staff Information Technology Engineer from 1994 to 2000, and as Information Technology Engineer Associate from 2000 to 2012. He then took on the role of Information Technology Manager from 2012 to 2017 before joining Domtar in 2020.