Background
Nicklas, F. William was born on October 30, 1948 in Pittsburgh. Son of Floyd William and Janet Louise (Felker) Nicklas.
Nicklas, F. William was born on October 30, 1948 in Pittsburgh. Son of Floyd William and Janet Louise (Felker) Nicklas.
Bachelor, Bucknell University, 1970. Master of Arts, Northern Illinois University, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, Northern Illinois University, 1983.
Counselor, Ben Gordon Center, DeKalk, Illinois, 1971-1975; private builder, DeKalb, 1976-1986; instructor, Northern Illinois U., DeKalb, 1985-1986; director building and community services, City of DeKalb, 1986-1991; city manager, City of DeKalb, since 1992; plant manager resource management, City of Plainfield, Illinois, 1991-1992. Member Executive Committee DeKalb (Illinois) County Economics Development Corporation, since 1992.
Member executive committee Business and Industry of Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, since 1993. Active Northern Illinois University Foundation, since 1994. Member International City Management Association, Illinois Municipal League, International Brotherhood of Carpenters.
Married Karen Combs, February 15, 1972 (divorced 1976).