Employee #1, Nicholas has been here since the start. He is one of the founders of Stormwater Professionals Group but has been in the stormwater industry for 10 years. He cut his teeth as a site inspector, quickly worked his way up the ranks, and has performed just about every facet of stormwater quality along the way, including mowing detention ponds. That’s what happens when you start a new business and only have two employees! Today Nicholas is the Vice President of Sales. In this role, he has amassed a substantial customer base that understands that his knowledge and experience are invaluable in keeping their properties compliant with the end goal of cost-effective, sustainable solutions that always consider not only upfront costs but the cost of maintenance and repair as well. It’s this transparency and empathy for people that keep Nicholas’ customers coming back. In the office, he’s always willing to share his knowledge with his team members so that they too can effectively solve the myriad of problems that arise in the stormwater field. I would say he specializes in pump and lift station troubleshooting and repair, but that would short-change his knowledge base. In reality, he specializes in all things stormwater but enjoys solving problems above all else.
When out of the office you can find him on the frisbee golf course with his BFF Travis. When not on the course, he enjoys quality time spent with his wife and young daughter and their rescue dogs, chickens, and rabbits.
Mark: What are the toughest challenges you’ve had at work?
Nicholas: Starting a company.
Mark: If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Nicholas: Speak Spanish.
Mark: Would you rather be the funniest or smartest person in the room?
Nicholas: Funny, because I enjoy making people laugh.
Mark: If you could meet any historical figure, who would they be?
Nicholas: Theodore Roosevelt, because he was an ardent naturalist and champion of the National Parks System.
Mark: What three items would you bring on a desert island?
Nicholas: Sunscreen, Boat, Family.
Mark: What book or movie have you recently read/seen and why would you recommend it?
Nicholas: Ted Lasso, for a leader, trust is earned by showing respect for others, understanding their needs, and doing what is necessary to bring people together.
Mark: What’s something you’re planning on doing in the next year that you’ve never done?
Nicholas: Travel to Europe.
Mark: If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Nicholas: Invest the money, live off interest. Retire, New home with acreage.
Mark: What’s your dream job?
Nicholas: I’m doing it! Stormwater Professionals Group.