Nick Knuffman-Brewer
Associate Human Resources Director

An employee experience enthusiast
and a food enthusiast.

As a leader...
  • Nick leads or supports all things human resources including leadership trainings, development and training of career pathing, systems, policies, processes and procedures, benefits administration, compensation strategy and payroll
  • Drives the creation of an excellent employee experience for every single one of our 150+ Simantelites across 22+ states. He’s even known to send hand-written notes just to show how much he cares.
  • Spearheaded Simantel’s first-ever wellness committee focused on providing holistic health benefits for employees
  • Is an active member of Simantel’s DEI committee that works to build a more inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels welcome, valued and free to be their full and authentic selves
  • Joined Simantel in 2022 as associate HR manager and because of his passion and skill soon advanced to HR manager before settling into his current role
  • Involved with United Way and Illinois Foundation for FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America). He’s also a member of the Western Illinois University (his alma mater) Hospitality Advisory Council, is a guest speaker for WIU Management and Marketing, and is a member of Central High School’s Business Advisory.

...and

Nick’s degree is in Hospitality Business—and it shows. That summer he spent interning at Margaritaville in Lake of the Ozarks, MO to hone every aspect of his customer service skills really paid off.

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