Nicholas K.

Nicholas K. is a seasoned Research and Development Specialist at Performance Designs since September 2021 and the owner of Deland High Performance LLC. With an extensive background in the military and defense sectors, Nicholas served as a Strategic Studies Defense Analysis SOF Advisor at Norwich University from April 2017 to December 2021 and held a research and development role at Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc. from September 2017 to August 2021. Formerly, Nicholas was an instructor at Flight-1, LLC, and managed operations and training as an Operations Manager at the United States Department of Defense from 2005 to 2016. Additionally, Nicholas leads as a Naval Special Warfare Counter-IED and CBRN Instructor Team Leader for the U.S. Navy, overseeing critical wartime EOD operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nicholas's military experience includes formative roles such as Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician and Special Warfare Combatant Crewman, engaging in multifaceted special operations support. Educationally, Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis from Norwich University, earned in June 2016.