Deron Nicholson
Principal and Vice President
I've learned that there is no set standard as to how a company is organized. Yes, there are the expected internal responsibilities as an Officer, but what I want to express here is what I feel would be of greater interest to you. My role as Vice President has been shaped and formed by multiple years within our industry, the execution of our staffs' input and the thousands of clients that we have worked with that have casted my character. With over 20 years of diversified financial experience, it is my goal to assure my staff, all prospective clients and existing clients that selecting Universal will not only help you achieve financial stability, but more importantly, financial success.
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Background
As a United States Marine, I was meritoriously promoted to Sergeant and presented with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, as well as the National Defense Medal. These achievements were not just given to me, they were earned. I know that whether in the Armed Services, life or business it takes hard work to attain credit.
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Community Involvement
I'm actively involved in our community as a Founder's Society member and Booster of Gonzaga University, where my son is a ball boy for the men's basketball team. I also founded the Booster Club for the Spokane Shock Arena One Football Team, for which my son is a volunteer statistician. I also contribute to our community by volunteering for 2nd Harvest Food Bank and sponsoring the Transitions Golf Tournament to benefit homeless women and children.
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Personal
I'm very proud of my teenage daughter who is on the honor roll at school and my teenage son who is also accomplished in academics and sports. I'm actively involved in their education and athletics. We enjoy spending time together at sporting events, traveling with the Gonzaga men's and women's basketball teams, or the Spokane Shock football team. Having the opportunity to meet countless athletic personalities and collect memorabilia throughout our travels is something we enjoy doing together as a family.