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Rick Nichols CSI, LEED GA

Rick Nichols CSI, LEED GA

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Regional Business Development Manager at The Blue Book Building & Construction Network®

  • Education

    • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

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      BA Jounalism, Political Science

      Activities and Societies: 2 year lettermen football, paid for college driving a school bus, AIA, CSI, Health Care Facility Managers, USGBC. Participated and coached youth sports, basketball baseball, football and softball. Studied Journalism, drove school buses, coached youth basketball teams.

    • UW-Stevens Point

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      NA Political Science and Government

      Activities and Societies: Football team and Resident Assistant Played varsity football for 2 years and varsity baseball. Was a resident assistant in the dormitory. Active member of the radio station.

  • Experience

    • Minneapolis St. Paul/CSI

      Jan 1989 - Jan 2013
      Board Member

      Elected to the Board for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter of Construction Specifiers Institute

    • Denver Brick

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1993
      Area Sales Manager

      Increased sales in 10 state area. Managed distribution channel.

    • Construction Specifiers Institute

      Jan 1993 - Dec 2007
      Committee Chairman/Associate

      Chairman of the Education Committee and active member. Led the advancement of continuing education classes.

    • Ochs Brick & Tile

      Nov 1993 - Oct 2004
      Architectural Sales Manager

      Started architectural sales in St. Paul, MN hired and managed 20% growth annually.Left with annual sales that grew 0 to more than $4 million.

    • Ochs Brick & Stone

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2005
      Sales Manager

      Led a sales team with more than 60 years of selling experience. Grew the Twin Cities market by more than 200% over a 5 year period. Conducted AIA CEU classes and hired and mentored new sales representatives.

    • Brock White Construction

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
      Masonry Sales Manager

      Managed staff of sales representatives in the Twin Cities and sold to achitects.

    • Owens Corning

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
      Area Sales Manager

      Managed a 4 state area and in a difficult economy grew sales of our new product, ProStone. Set-up distribution and conducted classroom and field training for architects, contractors and local government officials.

    • County Materials Corp

      Jan 2009 - Oct 2013
      Sales Representative

      We market many different construction masonry products to architects, local governments, contractors and distributors throughout North America. We offer many unique AIA accredited seminars and conduct training in the classroom or in the field. I generate national specifications and work with local distribution chain to maximize success.

    • Dur-A-Flex, Inc.

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      Regional Sales Manager

      Regional Sales Manager, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Canada. We manufacture resinous flooring products. I train architects, owners, general contractors and contractors how to use and what particular product is best for their project.

    • The Blue Book Building & Construction Network®

      Nov 2014 - Dec 2017
      Senior Project Consultant

      Consultant in the Midwest Region. Working with architects, general contractors and property managers on how they can win with a partnership with The Blue Book. How to use The Blue Book products; OneTeam, BPM Select and our website, www.thebluebook.com to there companies advantage.

    • Intertek Laboratories Inc.

      Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
      Regional Sales Manager

      As the building products industry leader in testing, inspection, and certification. Intertek has the expertise, local and global footprint, and the breath of capabilities to provide our customers the one solution they need to access their desired domestic and international markets.

    • The Blue Book Building & Construction Network®

      Jul 2018 - now
      Regional Business Development Manager

      I work with a great team of franchise owners to connect multiple players in the construction industry.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE

      USGBC Minnesota Chapter
      May 2011

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rick Nichols CSI, LEED GA
      Presidents Club The Blue Book May 2017 Top producer nationally.
    • Awarded to Rick Nichols CSI, LEED GA
      United States Green Building Council, LEED Green Associate USGBC Jul 2010

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Memeber

      Issued by Construction Specifiers Institute on Jan 1994
      Construction Specifiers InstituteAssociated with Rick Nichols CSI, LEED GA

    • Chairman

      Issued by Stillwater Girls Basketball Assoc on Jan 1998
      Stillwater Girls Basketball AssocAssociated with Rick Nichols CSI, LEED GA