A certified electronic technician trained at the Radio College of Canada Institute of Technology, Nick has always been an entrepreneur with outstanding leadership qualities. When Nick took over Salex in 1996, he used his business experience by leveraging his ability to predict trends and envision novel ideas to address them. Nick realized that as larger lighting companies began conglomerating, there was a demand for placing emphasis on quality service and better design value. Embracing this opportunity, Nick has shaped Salex into the successful business it is today – a company that works directly with the lighting manufacturers it represents, along with architects, designers and electrical engineers, to provide clients with specialized lighting solutions and unparalleled service. Nick is one of four Salex team members who is LC-certified. Nick was the team leader in the Niagara Falls Illumination Enhancement project, which was completed in December 2016. The project was awarded the highest and most prestigious lighting award in North America.
A philanthropist passionate about fine cars, Nick started Italian Car Day in 2011 – Canada’s largest gathering of Italian cars. The annual event provides a relaxed and casual environment for Italian car and motorcycle enthusiasts to meet, while raising awareness for, and donating all proceeds to Safehaven. Other charities include Sick Kids Foundation, Smiles Of Innocence and After Breast Cancer Foundation.
Nick was awarded the Order of Vaughn on October 2016 for Business Excellence and Philanthropy.