HERKIMER, NY, February 13, 2026 — Lori Nichols of Herkimer has been appointed director of human resources at Herkimer County Community College. Nichols brings more than 25 years of leadership and human resource experience to the role. She most recently served as chief human resources officer for Tidal Basin Group.
She is an active member of the Mohawk Valley Society for Human Resource Management and the Society for Human Resource Management, and she serves on the College’s Career Services Advisory Committee.
Nichols holds a bachelor’s in professional studies with a concentration in business public
management from SUNY Polytechnic Institute. She also earned an associate degree in applied science in business administration, with a minor in marketing from Herkimer County Community College. Nichols is a graduate of the Leadership Mohawk Valley Program and has completed professional development courses at the Disney Institute, including Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence, Disney’s Approach to Employee Engagement, and Customer Experience Summit.
About Herkimer County Community College: Located in central New York State, just off the NYS Thruway exit 30, Herkimer County Community College is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. HCCC offers a quality and affordable educational experience and is ranked among the top two-year colleges in the nation based on transfer and graduation rates.
HCCC offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs in art, business, communication arts, criminal justice and law, education, healthcare and service, liberal arts and sciences, and STEM, and is a leading provider of fully online degree programs. The student body of approximately 2,200 students hails from throughout the nation and several foreign countries. With on-campus housing, a nationally ranked athletics program, and a variety of student activities, clubs and events, HCCC students enjoy the complete college experience. HCCC is a fundamental contributor to the economic development of Herkimer County and the South-Central Adirondack region. More information is available at http://www.herkimer.edu.
