Nik joined the IPTAY team in August of 2024 as a Graduate Assistant for Strategic Communications.

Originally from Champaign, IL, he graduated from the University of Illinois in the spring of 2024 with a bachelors degree in sports management and a minor in business. At Illinois, Nik worked for Illini Athletics as a student employee for their Learfield Fighting Illini Sports Properties division, as well as their Marketing & Fan Experience team.

Nik is currently perusing his masters degree from Clemson. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, spending time outdoors, and watching college sports.