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Meet the LAZ Leadership Team.

Executive Profiles

Nicole Hankins

Executive Vice President, Business Development and Strategic Accounts

Nicole Hankins is a transformational executive and people leader dedicated to advancing business growth, operational excellence, and leadership development that creates lasting enterprise value. With more than 25 years of experience driving organizational success, she has consistently delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue growth and profitability across diverse industries, markets, and geographies.

Throughout her career, Nicole has built a reputation for developing and supporting high-performing teams, cultivating future leaders, and creating cultures where people thrive. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in empowering others, fostering accountability, and inspiring teams to achieve their full potential while delivering exceptional business results. 

Over the past two decades in the parking and mobility industry, Nicole has accelerated growth, secured marquee national accounts, and led organizations through periods of significant transformation and expansion. She is recognized for her ability to align people, strategy, and execution to drive sustainable growth and long-term success. 

Nicole's expertise spans a broad range of market sectors, including commercial real estate, hospitality, municipalities, healthcare, airports and higher education. She is known for developing innovative solutions that help clients reduce costs, increase efficiencies, streamline operations, increase revenues and improve the customer experience. Her forward-thinking approach to technology, innovation, and operational excellence has enabled organizations to successfully adapt to evolving market demands while unlocking new opportunities for growth. 

A respected industry leader and community advocate, Nicole has served on numerous boards, including Women in Parking, BOMA International Hawaii, the American Cancer Society, and the USO Global Advisory Council. 

Nicole is also a passionate champion for mentorship, diversity, inclusion, and women's leadership. She was honored as the inaugural recipient of the Women in Parking Impact Award, recognizing her exceptional commitment to advancing women in leadership, fostering inclusive cultures, and creating meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Through her mentorship and leadership, she has helped organizations build and launch successful programs that empower future generations of leaders and strengthen workplace culture. 

Above all, Nicole believes that great organizations are built by great people. Her legacy is defined not only by the businesses she has helped grow, but by the leaders she has developed, the teams she has inspired, and the lasting impact she continues to make across the industry. 

 

 

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