Nicki Combs is stepping into the role of President-Elect for the American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA), which supports and promotes the common interests of Cultural Resource Management firms. She has been involved in the organization for 17 years, served as co-chair of the association’s Metrics and Standards Committee for the past eight years, and held the role of Treasurer from 2019–2023.
Nicki is currently the Department Manager for Mid-Atlantic Cultural Resources at Mead & Hunt. She earned her B.A. and M.A. in Anthropology, as well as a Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder. In addition to her 20 years of experience as an archaeologist, she has extensive expertise in operations management and project management.
Guiding her leadership approach is her strong belief in the strategic analysis of current issues that impact Cultural Resource Management firms and the individuals working within the industry; she invites multiple viewpoints, combined with available data, to understand and support concerns facing the profession.
Congratulations on this achievement, Nicki! We admire your dedication to supporting the interpretation and evaluation of our shared cultural heritage. Your work tells the story of our nation’s history in the communities we serve, preserving the past to help shape the future.