Eric Grossarth

Communications Chair

Eric Grossarth is an experienced communications professional with a proven track record in local government communications, adept in crisis communication and strategic media relations. He has leveraged expertise as a media spokesperson to enhance organization branding and public awareness, ensuring accurate information and proactively mitigating and addressing misinformation. 

At HDR, an architecture, engineering, environmental and construction services firm, Eric provides comprehensive strategic communications services for clients, connecting communities of all sizes. His experience spans across developing holistic strategic communication plans, public information services, project management, fostering public engagement and more.

Eric also has a background working in local government communications and as a journalist in Idaho. As a reporter, Eric has both local and national experience covering high-profile stories, including with Dateline NBC as contributor and consultant. Eric's work as a journalist earned numerous awards and recognition from the Idaho Press Club, Society of Professional Journalist and even a regional Emmy nomination.