New Social Enterprise Editorial Writer

Nick has a thirst for social entrepreneurship. In 2007, he incubated a socially-purposed start-up which advocated for disadvantaged property tax payers in Cook County Illinois. Tax Recovery Solutions identified millions in unclaimed property tax exemptions and assisted homeowners in recovering their funds. Before TRS, Nick utilized well lubricated credit markets to direct funds through the Community Reinvestment Act, to disadvantaged neighborhoods in Chicago, reinvigorating them through homeownership. Rounding out his social finance focus, Nick directed investments to underserved farming communities through the USDA Rural Development Program.

In 2008, Nick discovered the Bachelor's of Science in Sustainable Business Program at Aquinas College. As an advocate of for-profit enterprise as a vehicle for social change, Nick enrolled as a continuing education student and dove into his studies. With its biomimicry focused curriculum, he has found the program to be a transformational experience, and has discovered new depths of opportunity available in the burgeoning sustainable business movement, not only as a vehicle for building social value, but value for the environment as well.

To this effect, Nick is excited about the Justmeans opportunity as a platform to discuss emerging trends in the sustainable business movement, and share his opinions as a thought leader. He looks forward to connecting with the Justmeans community and engaging stimulating dialogue.

Nick is interested in continuing his studies in sustainable business at the graduate level, and is currently vetting MBA programs to that effect. Nick is a proud husband of 5 years and father of 3 beautiful children. He enjoys reading and music in his free time as well as sharing his passion for nature with his family.