Alison Nickum

Alison Nickum has a diverse range of work experience. Alison is currently working as the Senior Director of Regional Merchandising at Floor & Decor since November 2020. Prior to that, Alison founded Utahpia Properties in 2019, a company specializing in luxury rental property acquisition, management, furnishing, and vacation planning.

Alison also has a significant background in Amazon, where they held various leadership positions. Alison served as the Head of Upholstered and Luxury Furniture, Head of Real Estate for Central/Pacific Northwest Amazon Pickup, and Head of Business Development for News, Publishing, Education, and Business/Enterprise at Amazon Appstore. In these roles, they oversaw real estate site selection, negotiated deals, and managed relationships with renowned brands.

Before joining Amazon, Alison worked at Walmart.com as a Senior Manager, leading teams in strategy, finance, and merchandise. Alison also held the position of Manager of Corporate Strategy & Insight, where they conducted strategic assessments and evaluated potential acquisitions.

Additionally, Alison gained valuable experience during their time at Walmart Stores, Inc. as an MBA Leadership Intern in Corporate Finance. Alison conducted strategic investment reviews and presented findings to Walmart's Executive Committee.

Earlier in their career, Alison worked as a Senior Analyst at Hostway Corporation, advising the company's leadership using qualitative and quantitative analysis. Alison also served as a Consultant at Tigris Consulting, specializing in team-based strategic sourcing engagements for Fortune 100 clients.

Overall, Alison Nickum's work experience demonstrates a strong background in leadership, strategy, real estate, finance, and business development.

Alison Nickum received an AB with Honors in Economics from the University of Chicago in 2000. Alison later pursued their MBA at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business from 2004 to 2006, specializing in Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Analytic Finance.