Dennis Nickell

Pawleys Island Dennis ?Nick? Allen Nickell Dennis ?Nick? Allen Nickell, formerly of Dayton, OHIO, was born on March 13, 1948. He was called home suddenly on July 1, 2007. Funeral services will be 2:00, Sunday, July 8, 2007 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Litchfield-Pawleys Island Chapel officiated by Rev. Don Williams. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM, Saturday at the funeral home and casual dress is requested, short and flip flops are welcomed. Nick was of the Catholic faith and a memorial mass will be held for him at a later date. Nick?s parents, Hershell and Ann Nickell were waiting to welcome him on the other shore. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Kim of the home, his two cherished sons, Adam Nickell of Phoenix, Arizona and SSgt. Nathan Nickell and his wife, Angie and Nick?s precious granddaughter Erin of Valdosta, Georgia. Nick also had a sister, Sherri, who he loved dearly, of Dayton, Ohio and his ?three favorite nieces?, Katie, Courtney and Abby. Nick was a Vietnam veteran, a business owner and still involved in event management and production as well of advertising, marketing and public relations through his company, Nickell and Associates. Nick and Kim owned Scrapbooks By The Sea and The Village Sports Shop. He was also the advertising director for The South Carolina Woman Magazine. Nick was employed as the adverting director for several years with The Myrtle Beach Herald. From 1995 to 1998, he was an active performer and consultant on the air show circuit taking part in more than one hundred shows throughout the United States. He has more than twenty-five years experience in news, news management, marketing and special event work, including the Dayton Air Show. From 1993 to 1995, he was the Director of Sales and Marketing for USATS where he worked with the Trade Show Team as well as designed and implemented research programs, developed and directed the event sponsorship programs, managed group sales, telemarketing ticket program, chalet patrons and premium seating programs. He reported directly to the President/CEO and provided oversight in the areas of media/government/public relations and all advertising. He also coordinated special programs in the areas of education, economics development and military affairs while staying in touch with the community. His activities with industry associations included the International Council of Air shows, the Air Force Association, The Ohio Travel Association and the International Association of Exposition Management. During this same time, he served as a member of the ICAS Marketing Committee and in addition was a contributing author to the 1996 ICAS publication, Building Marketing Alliances. His professional career in Dayton included his position as Vice President/Director of Public Relations with Penny/Ohlman/Neiman, Inc., WHIO-TV for more that twelve years in news and news management during which time he earned two Emmy Awards. His responsibilities found him ultimately the Operations Director of television news. He was also the liaison between the television station and the air show including being part of the original team that produced the worldwide syndicated television version of the Dayton Air Show. Airplanes were his passion. He was a graduate of Wright State University in 1983 and in 1986 was selected as the first ever, Outstanding communications Alumnus. His continuing education includes twice completing the Air Ground Operations Training at ICA 1986 and 1994 and the Event Controller Training in 1996. Dennis has served on more than a score of local, regional and national boards during his career and has been honored many times for his contributions to their success. Among the many organizations that he had served are: The Ronald McDonald House and the Ronald McDonald Children?s Charities, Summer Employment Encourages Kids SEEK, the Beavercreek Community Foundation, CD?96 community celebration of the bicentennial of Mont

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Dennis Nickell

July 1, 2007