Northern State University Athletics

Frank Birch, '97, B.S., Chemistry and Environmental Science

Frank Birch earned a B.S. in Chemistry and Environmental Science from NSU in 1997.  A standout with the football team from 1993-96, Frank earned Second Team All-NSIC honors in 1993 and 1994  as a defensive tackle. He was also a First Team All-NSIC selection in 1995 as a defensive tackle and in 1996 as an offensive tackle.

Off the gridiron, Frank was a national qualifier for the wrestling team in 1995 and won the NSIC heavyweight title that year.  He is the only undefeated wrestler in the history of Northern State University, 3 and 0.  Frank finished his career by becoming the first NSU football player to be selected to and play in the Snow Bowl, a Division II All-Star game held in Fargo in January, 1997.

Frank and his wife, Suzanne (Landreth), live in Byron, Minn., with their three children: Wesley, Lucas, and Francesca.  He is a quality engineer for Crenlo in Rochester, Minn., and is the Troop Committee chair for Boy Scouts of America Troop 42.