Broadening the stream of utilities to more places.

Eagle River specializes in Directional Drilling and Fiber Optic installation. We bring unmatched effort and attention to detail. Our mission is to deliver utility solutions that elevate the lives of people and strengthen American infrastructure.

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01 — OUR Services

OUR SERVICES GO THE EXTRA MILE.

Underground and through the air—we go everywhere you need us to be. Directional boring is our main service, but we also stand ready to partner in other ways.

  • Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
  • Direct burial/cable plowing
  • Fiber pulling/blowing
  • Fiber splicing
  • Emergency repairs of fiber/power

02 — OUR APPROACH

THESE FIVE VALUES DEFINE WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN YOU PARTNER WITH US.

1

Quality

We stand behind our work. From first conversation to final restoration, the Eagle River name stands for doing things right.

2

Safety

We lead with caution. Whether installing cable, navigating existing utilities, or operating sensitive machinery, our high standards aim to keep people safe.

3

Trust

You can count on us. We tell the truth and keep our word—and use reliable equipment and skilled, efficient staff to give you confidence at every stage.

4

Relationship

People first. With both customers and our own team, we treat people with respect—and a spirit of fun. We’re in it together.

5

Care

We’re invested. We won’t leave a mess or wreck the yard; we always mind details. We promise to care about our work and you.

03 — about

The heart of this company is found in our name. Eagles remind us of strength, endurance, and American pride. And rivers signify connections. We are a proud Midwestern company with a vision to help people connect in enduring ways. During the pandemic, we’ve all seen the demand for high-speed internet grow exponentially across the country. We’re eager to be part of the solution for extending America’s infrastructure for speed and power into new areas and rural communities—as well as provide other utility solutions that make people’s lives better. Like the eagle that inspires us, we aim to rise above our competitors in the level of service we provide.

Zach Bertschi, President

Zach Bertschi is determined to bring a service that reaches and enriches the lives of the people that make up the backbone of America. His history has been a constant building process of experience and knowledge to make this dream a reality.

Bertschi began his professional career with Midwest Construction Services, later named Avenia, as the Fleet Manager for multiple divisions assigning equipment, trucks, and trailers to each department. He was responsible for equipment tracking for multiple job sites that could include 100 plus units per site as well as managing the shop, mechanics, and internal maintenance.

Following two and a half years with Avenia, Bertschi joined the construction division at Titan Machinery; focusing on selling construction equipment to contractors in the tri-state area. There, he was introduced to the job bidding process and the operation practices of companies at the local level.

In early 2011, Bertschi began working for MVM Contracting as a foreman in the field, running a variety of crews and learning the intricacies of the business.  As he grew within MVM he eventually took on the Construction Manager role. As a Construction Manager, he was responsible for bidding jobs, scheduling crews, obtaining permits, and progress billing.

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