He was introduced to 4-H when he was tapped as the rabbit expert for a local 4-H club. His first club, the Flagstaff Hoppers, produced two State Shield and Clover winners. Nick has been active on the 4-H Leaders Council and the Auction Committee. He recruited his wife, Connie, now a 23-year-leader, to work with 4-H. One of their first dates was to chaperone a group of 4-H members at the State Fair. Their children have continued the 4-H tradition. Nick continues to help, "Make the Best Better" in Coconino County.