Nicki is a lifelong resident of Jenison, MI. She graduated from Jenison High School then went on to Western Michigan University where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Organizational Communications and Marketing. After college, Nicki worked in Advertising at Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt, then at The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce in government affairs.
Nicki is married to her husband, Kendall, and they have 3 children - a girl and two boys. All of their kids are very active in sports, so that's where they spend most of their free time (or the golf course!). Their family also loves to travel and some of their favorite places are hiking out West at the National Parks.