PFSbrands
Nickie Smith currently serves as the VP of People Success at PFSbrands since May 2025. Previously, Nickie held the position of Vice President of Human Resources at PENN Entertainment, Inc. from January 2023 to June 2025, overseeing operations at Argosy Casino Hotel and Spa and Hollywood Casino and Speedway. As Co-Owner and Executive Consultant at ThriveHRK12 from July 2021 to June 2025, Nickie provided comprehensive HR solutions to K12 schools in Missouri. Nickie's career includes a significant tenure as Chief Human Resources Officer at Columbia Public Schools from December 2012 to June 2021, where responsibilities involved leading HR operations, advising the superintendent and board, and ensuring policy compliance. Earlier roles featured positions in both the Missouri Department of Social Services and the Missouri Department of Revenue, focusing on personnel processes and recruitment. Nickie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing from William Woods University and is pursuing a Master's in Human Resources Management at Villanova School of Business.
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PFSbrands
PFSbrands (parent company of Champs Chicken, BluTaco & Cooper's Express) is a wholesale food and equipment company specializing in a quick service restaurant (QSR) food concept serving supermarkets and convenience stores. Originally started in 1999, we have grown to over 38+ states. Plus, PFSbrands has been recognized as one of America's Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies on the Inc. 500 list for 9 years. Career Opportunities: Everyone is looking for a “cultural fit” when it comes to finding the right job. Isn’t a steady paycheck, a few paid vacation days, and a gold retirement watch enough? While those things make a difference, we think you should actually enjoy coming to work, collaborate and work with some of the brightest people in the industry, and be fully invested to growing the business, as an employee owner yourself. At PFSbrands we are all about living the “ownership-mindset”. We can help you grow with: •Open-book management •Fun, Exciting Monthly company huddles •Profit sharing •Employee stock options (at no out of pocket cost to you) If you want to be a part of a contagious, fun culture where you feel a buzz during huddles, excitement with every key win, and the unforgettable electricity that builds in the air when a large group of people come together to work towards a common goal then check out our job opportunities! We are in growth mode and hiring often, visit our website PFSbrands.com/careers for more information or email us at jobs@PFSbrands.com. Awards: 9 time INC 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in the USA 4 time Great Place to Work