Nick Hughes

Nick Hughes has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries.

Nick started their career at Petroglyph Energy, Inc. in 2010, where they gained experience in oil well engineering and drilling operations as an intern.

Nick then worked as a Sr. Sales Associate and Marketing Representative at Bunting Building / Two Tails from 2014 to 2017.

From 2013 to 2019, Nick served as a Property Development Lead and Operations Assistant at Hale Development.

In 2017, they joined Cradlepoint as a Regional Sales Manager, where they achieved impressive results, including Presidents Club recognition in FY 2021 and being the top performer in Q4-2021.

Nick's next role was as an Inside Sales Representative at Cradlepoint from 2017 to 2019. Nick successfully identified and managed new business opportunities, expanding the company's presence in the NY Metro region.

In 2022, they became the Regional Sales Director at Celona, where they led sales efforts until 2023.

Currently, Nick is working as a Senior Regional Sales Executive and Major Accounts at STEP CG, a position they have held since 2023.

Nick Hughes completed their Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Physical Sciences from Boise State University, where they attended from 2015 to 2018. During their time at Boise State University, they achieved the Dean's List for their outstanding academic performance from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, in 2017, they obtained a certificate from the US Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) for the Reality of Combat. In 2016, Nick earned a certificate in Personal Security Detail & Executive Protection from Forward Movement Training. Furthermore, they obtained certificates from the Trident Group in 2015 and 2016 to operate as a Maritime Security Specialist and Vessel Security Officer. In 2016, they also earned certificates in Basic Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Techniques, First Aid & CPR, and Personal Safety from the Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy.

In terms of additional certifications, Nick achieved the Extreme Sales Specialist certification from Extreme Networks in May 2023. Nick also obtained the NSE 3 Network Security Associate certification from Fortinet in May 2023. Moreover, they completed the Creating Great First Impressions certification from LinkedIn in February 2022 and obtained the Extreme Sales Specialist (ESS) certification from Extreme Networks in May 2023.