Gary Nichols
About Gary Nichols
Gary Nichols is the CEO of InterDev, a company he founded in 1980, known for developing the Government IT Consortium shared services outsourcing model in the Chicago area. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business from Georgia State University and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Cybersecurity at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Work at InterDev
Gary Nichols has served as the CEO of InterDev since its founding in 1980. Under his leadership, the company has grown to employ 85 individuals and has established offices in Atlanta and Chicago. InterDev provides services to clients across the Southeast and Midwest regions. Nichols has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions, including the Government IT Consortium shared services outsourcing model utilized in the Chicago area.
Education and Expertise
Gary Nichols earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State University, where he studied from 1978 to 1989. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity at the Georgia Institute of Technology, with an expected completion in 2024. Nichols holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, demonstrating his expertise in information security.
Background
Gary Nichols founded InterDev in 1980 and has been an early adopter of innovative technologies, including the first Personal Computer and Artificial Intelligence. His commitment to technology and security is reflected in his role on the Advisory Board of the National Technology Security Coalition, where he contributes to discussions on technology security initiatives.
Achievements
Gary Nichols inspired the formation of the Government IT Consortium and has successfully established public-private partnerships with various municipalities in Georgia. He actively volunteers with organizations such as TAG-Ed, Future City.org, and Habitat for Humanity, contributing to community development and educational initiatives.