Category: Local Officials

Organization Details:

Mayor of Fountain Hills

Full Description:

Wallace J. Nichols was elected Mayor of Fountain Hills in May 2003. His background in the community began in 1985, when Wally and his wife, Sheila, bought their first condominium in Fountain Hills as a retreat from the Barrington, Illinois winters. As the years went by, they found themselves staying longer here than in Illinois. Wally and Sheila made the Town of Fountain Hills their permanent home in 1995. The Nichols keep busy with their family of two sons, four grandchildren, and four foster daughters. Mr. Nichols has served in highly regarded positions throughout his career, such as Executive Director for WorldatWork (formerly ACA), Managing Director for Nichols & Wharton, Inc., Senior Vice-President Human Resources at Premark International, Inc., Vice-President of Compensation & Benefits for Dart & Kraft International, Inc. and Director of Compensation & Benefits for CPC International, Inc. He was educated at Tufts University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School. Locally, Wally Nichols currently serves as President of Nichols International, Inc., which provides consulting and educational services to the human resource community. He is also Chairman/CEO of Hawk Enterprises, Inc., a local rental/property management company. His professional affiliations include member and past board member of WorldatWork (34 years) and CCP, Certified Compensation Professional. He is also a member of the teaching faculty for WorldatWork specializing in accounting and finance, and the use of equity in pay plans. The Mayor is a current member of the Board of Directors of the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Fountain Hills Cultural Council. He represents the Town as a member of the Maricopa Association of Governments. Wally’s previous public service record in Fountain Hills is impressive. He served the community as an elected officer/Chairman of the Fountain Hills Sanitary District, Los Arcos Multipurpose Facilities District Board of Directors, Scottsdale Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors, Fountain Hills Boys & Girls Club Advisory Chairman, Chairman of the Fountain Hills Community Center Advisory Commission, and on the Citizens Committee/Community Benefits Committee Board. Other local affiliations include the Noon Kiwanis, Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, Friend of the Fountain Hills Community Theater, Senior Center, Civic Association, Library Association, Republican Club, Fountain Hills Historical Society, and the Four Peaks Community Church.