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MEET NICHOLAS

Nicholas is from Valparaiso, Indiana and currently lives in Bloomington, Indiana with his wife and two daughters. For the last 10+ years he has engaged in property development, public policy, and risk management work through Phoenix Policy Consulting and prior employers, playing a part in the progress of clients, employers, and his community.  Nicholas is an active member in the Bloomington Community, serving on non-profit Boards and volunteering with local organizations.

 

EDUCATION

  • B.S., Policy Analysis/Public Affairs from Indiana University - School of Public and Environmental Affairs

  • Master of Public Affairs, Non-Profit Management from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2020 - 2021 Commissioner on the Bloomington Redevelopment Commission

  • 2018 - 2019 - Ex-Officio Representative on the Monroe County Plan Commission

  • 2018 - 2020 - Member of the Bloomington Board of Zoning Appeals

  • 2016 - 2020 - Commissioner on the Bloomington Planning Commission

  • 2015 - 2019 - Chair of the Bloomington Environmental Commission

RISK MANAMGENET EXPERIENCE

Nicholas is a Certified Risk Manager, a Certified Environmental Strategist, and a licensed Insurance Consultant via The State of Indiana. He has worked on managing client risks via insurance program reviews and risk program implementation in areas including, but not limited to: contracts, general liability, residential and commercial property, auto liability, global cargo, aviation (aircraft and forward base of operations), workers compensation, errors and omissions (professional liability), and pollution liability. 

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April 1st, 2025, Groundbreaking for The Auburn. Read more about PPC's involvement with this project at the link below  From left to right, Ron Dick (Design Collaborative), Nicholas Kappas, Jim Minard (Lifestyle Homes), Kevin Minard (Auburn Development Group), and Matt Faber (MF Projects).

 

​Photo Credit: Jeff Jones

Nicholas participating on the City of Bloomington's Plan Commission in 2018.

 

Photo Credit: The Herald Times

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