About Lighthouse Power Business
Lighthouse is a professional services company with offices in 16 locations across the US. We have decades of experience helping middle market businesses in growing from their first round of capital fundraising to merger & acquisition advisory services. We offer a variety of fractional CXO services, business valuations, capital markets capital raise, and mergers & acquisition advisory services.
As our core business policy, we believe in doing high-quality work and maintaining long term relationships with our customers. We have an excellent team of skilled employees who have years of experience in their respective fields. We use the latest technology and innovative strategies for marketing to deliver the best results to our clients.
Executive Profiles
Jerry Nichols
CEO, Chief Executive Officer
From a double-wide trailer to a senior executive at Fortune 500 companies with decades of proven experience in creating strategic results. $1M+ producer in investment banking, financial services, direct sales, business startups, and digital marketing.
An experienced educator, trainer, leader, and coach. Passionate about inspiring others to take back their health & wealth with financial freedom and time freedom at the same moment in order that they are able to realize their purpose.
Graduate of Wharton School of Business (Certified Investment Management Analyst), University of Chicago Booth Graduate School (Chartered Private Wealth Advisor), University of Pittsburg Katz School of Business (Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst), Thunderbird School of Global Management (MBA – Global Management & Finance), and ASU (Bachelor of Science in Political Science).
David Balicki
COO, Chief Operations Officer
David is an analytical and accomplished Chief Operations Officer (COO) with 15+ years of expertise in Operational Management, primarily within the diverse, fast paced, and ever-changing hospitality industry.
He stands out for his global operational expertise, revenue generation focus on predictable profitability, and a profound understanding of communication driving consistent and positive objectives and key results (OKRs). As the COO at Lighthouse Power Business, he showcases strategic leadership and sensitivity, emphasizing a commitment to the individual and the enterprise in maximizing profits and achieving value creating.
David’s unique blend of skills makes him a sought-after leader, capable of navigating diversity and achieving sustainable, consistent business growth through strategic and effective communication and management.
John Ramstead
CSO, Chief Strategy Officer
John specializes in empowering leaders of middle market companies to unlock their fullest potential and lead their teams to rapid success.
He is the author of the book, “On Purpose with Purpose” (top 1% on Kindle for Management & Leadership). He hosted the Eternal Leadership podcast for many years and led it to be in the top 1% of Leadership Podcasts (Apple Podcasts). Additionally, he hosts the influential Hanager X Studios Podcast for the VTOL industry.
He has partnered with Fortune 100 CEOs, high-growth private companies, and is a preferred leadership trainer to the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. He is a sought after strategist and EOS facilitator and coach (Entrepreneurial Operating System).
John at Lighthouse Power Business delivers comprehensive strategic growth plans and innovation to help companies align their goals and people to achieve their best version of themselves.
Collin Schmitt
Director of Data Science, Security & Automation
Collin Schmitt is an Information Technology Systems Engineer with a strong background in military operations and security; over five years in IT and 12 years in military operations with network administration, systems engineering, and cybersecurity.
Collin is a dedicated and innovative leader with a proven track record of leading teams and achieving target performance. His technical skills include network support, IT operations/project management, security measures, and data evaluation. Collin is a Level 2 Systems Engineer at iCoreConnect, providing client-dedicated network administration and monitoring support.
He has also worked as a Technical Support Specialist at Phreedom Technologies and served in the United States Air Force & Air National Guard, specializing in Cyber Systems/Network Operation and Combat Arms & Security Forces. Collin holds several IT certifications and military achievements, demonstrating his commitment to excellence.