is recognized for her leadership and judgment in developing and executing effective legislative and government relations strategies across Tennessee and the Southeast.

A Q&A with Nicole was included in the publication in the Chattanooga Times Free Press. In it, Nicole described one of the challenges she has overcome in her career. 

"As an attorney and lobbyist, I talk, negotiate and compete for wins for a living. The biggest challenge(s) I have overcome is growing a "thick skin" and not sweating the small stuff. As the great Kenny Rogers says in the song "The Gambler," "You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away and know when to run." Through real life experiences, self-security and maturity, I think I've gotten pretty good with living out Kenny's sage advice by being perceptive, surrounding myself with the good people in my life and balancing a busy work/life schedule."

To read her full Q&A, go here.