- Nick leads all things human resources and operations including leadership trainings, development and training of career pathing, systems, policies, processes and procedures, benefits administration, compensation strategy and payroll
- Drives the creation of an excellent employee experience for every single one of our 150+ Simantelites across 22+ states. He’s even known to send hand-written notes just to show how much he cares.
- Spearheaded Simantel’s first-ever wellness committee focused on providing holistic health benefits for employees and champions DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging) efforts across the agency
- Joined Simantel in 2022 as associate HR manager and because of his passion and skill quickly advanced through multiple HR roles before stepping into his current position
- Recognized as a WTVP PBS 40 Leaders Under Forty recipient (Class of 2025) for his positive impact on central Illinois
- Involved with Peoria County’s Regional Office of Education, Illinois FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America). He’s also a member of the Western Illinois University (his alma mater) Hospitality Business Advisory Council, is a guest speaker for local college/universities and is a member of Central High School’s Business Advisory.
