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Chris Nickell talks highland games and Highlander Renewables | Community Voices

Chris Nickell
Ewen Weatherspoon
Chris Nickell competes in the Masters World Championship 2014

Chris Nickell is the COO of Highlander Renewables, a company in the renewable energy industry. Nickell also competes in highland games and owns several buildings in downtown Springfield. He spoke with Community Voices about his career and traveling to Scotland to participate in highland games.

Originally aired Sept. 24, 2021.

Vanessa is the Community Voices Production Coordinator. Reach Vanessa at vfergu3@uis.edu.
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