Nicholas Fisher, JD/MBA, LL.M.
Center Administrator, NBDC - Chadron, America’s SBDC – Nebraska
Bio
Fisher is a Chadron native bringing a unique professional background to the role. He graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2008. In 2009, he attended the prestigious Levine School of Law at the University of Florida to receive his L.L.M. in International Taxation. He opened his own practice representing small businesses in Tax and Regulatory matters in 2009 in Everett, Washington.
Fisher has argued in front of the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1, and the Washington State Supreme Court.
He returned to Chadron, Neb., in 2021 to teach in the M.B.A. program at Chadron State College and contribute to the development of its Healthcare Management Focus Area. Nicholas is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Chadron Community Hospital and teaches Business Law and Ethics. He was named the new Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) center director for the North Panhandle region.
Education
LL.M. in International Taxation, University of Florida, Levine College of Law, Gainesville, FL August 2009
Juris Doctor, cum laude , Gonzaga University, School of Law, Spokane, WA May 2008
Honors:
- Dean’s Academic Honors Fall 2006 and Spring 2007
- CALI Awards, Tax of the Individual, International Law, International Environmental Law
- Moot Court Honors Council–Mugel National Tax Team: 3rd Place Semi-Finalist; 3rd Place Brief
Papers:
- King Solomon and the Infant Corporation – Nonprofit Primer
Academic Degrees
Master of Business Administration, Valparaiso University, College of Business Administration, Valparaiso, IN August 2006
Bachelor of Science in Business Management with Emphasis in Financial Services and Risk Management, Brigham Young University, Marriott School of Management, Provo, UT April 2004
Phone Number: 308.432.6282
Email: nfisher@5dexam.com
Office: Burkhiser Technology Complex 113
Mailing Address: 1000 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337
Jennifer Wittrock, B.A. Business Education
Office Assistant I, NBDC - Chadron, America’s SBDC – Nebraska
Bio
Jennifer Wittrock is the Nebraska Business Development Center office assistant enjoying working locally at the Chadron, Nebraska, NBDC/SBDC as part of America's SBDC.
Expertise and Consulting Area
Jennifer has more than 14 years of experience with the NBDC assisting the NBDC/SBDC Administrator with market research, business consulting, business management, entrepreneurship, and new business development in Northwest Nebraska.
Academic Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in Business Education, University of Wyoming
Skills
- Preparing nominations
- Writing success stories and press releases
- LivePlan Business Plans and Financials assistance
- Data Entry
- Research
- Customer Service
- Event Planning
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Coordinate Community Events and Workshops
- Budgeting and Reimbursements from Grants
Phone Number: 308.432.6282
Email: jwittrock@5dexam.com
Office: Burkhiser Technology Complex 113
Mailing Address: 1000 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337
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April Wagner, B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduate Assistant, NBDC - Chadron, America’s SBDC – Nebraska
Expertise and Consulting Area
April provides advice on financial estimates and business plans to help companies secure financing as a business consultant for the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC)'s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Chadron. Additionally, she helps already-existing companies strengthen their financial standing and business plans.
April holds an undergraduate degree from Chadron State College: A Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Chadron State College.
Academic Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Chadron State College
Master of Arts in Education, Chadron State College (in progress)
Phone Number: 308.432.6282
Email: nbdc@5dexam.com
Office: Burkhiser Technology Complex 113
Mailing Address: 1000 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337