07/15/2025: Brian Nichols joins TAVS USA Advisory Board and will serve as lead instructor for the Interviewing Skills session.

Brian Nichols brings a mission-first mindset forged through military service and refined across a dynamic career in recruiting and talent strategy. A U.S. Navy veteran who enlisted after the September 11th attacks, Brian continues a family legacy of service that traces back to the Revolutionary War. His leadership spans the private sector, federal government, and Fortune 100 companies—building veteran hiring programs that are not only scalable but deeply personal.

As Vice President of Recruiting, Brian leads with clarity and purpose. He understands the transition journey firsthand, having been the candidate, the corporate gatekeeper, and the program architect. This perspective allows him to advocate for both performance and humanity in every hiring decision. Raised in the Washington D.C. area and now based in New England with his wife and five children, Brian remains focused on one goal: connecting mission-driven talent to roles where they can lead, grow, and serve again.