Westwood Community Church
Chaz Nichols has an extensive work experience, starting from 1986 when they worked as a Department Marketing Manager for the San Francisco Chronicle and Examiner. Chaz then moved on to Artisoft, Inc., where they served as a Director of Marketing and Alliances, successfully building and nurturing partnerships with key partners and driving revenue growth.
Later, Chaz joined Compaq Computer Corporation as an ISV Partner Alliance and Marketing Manager, and then moved to Novell as a Senior Manager of Global OEM Alliances.
In 2003, Chaz became a General Manager at DLXEasy Backup, where they played a crucial role in building the company's cloud-based data backup service. Chaz later joined Seagate Technology as a Senior Manager of Strategic Alliances and Demand Generation.
Chaz then transitioned to Snowfall Press, a software development company, as the Strategic Alliance Director and Business Development Entrepreneur. In this role, they were responsible for hunting, managing, and growing profitable strategic alliances and partnerships.
Currently, Chaz Nichols works as the Director of Global Partnerships at Westwood Community Church, a position they have held since 2013.
Chaz Nichols completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in International Business from the University of San Francisco between 1990 and 1992. Prior to their MBA, Chaz attended Reading Memorial High School but did not obtain any specific degree or field of study. Additionally, Chaz obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Advertising and Design from the University of Oklahoma. Apart from their formal education, Chaz has also obtained a certification in CA-AM from the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals, although the specific timeframe for obtaining this certification is unknown.
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Westwood Community Church
Westwood began in 1995 in an unlikely location. The Chanhassen Dinner Theatre was an unconventional setting that fostered a friendliness that still characterizes Westwood today. In 2003, the church moved to 57 acres of rolling farmland in Chanhassen. People come from all over the Twin Cities and from many faith backgrounds. Whether, like many that visit, you are exploring the Christian faith for the first time or are seeking to deepen an existing relationship with God, you are welcome at Westwood! At all our services the messages present biblical truth in a way that you can apply to your life situation. Community is a vital part of Westwood. You will find many avenues to develop friendships and find support. Our kids and students are a high priority. In partnership with parents, we want our kids and students to know God personally and have their lives shaped by His love and grace. Our Preschool, Children's Ministry (birth-grade 5) and Student Ministry (grades 6-12) are designed to be a great resource for your family. To explore Westwood further, take a look at www.westwoodcc.org.