HURST Jaws Of Life Announces The Promotion Of Nicki Vaca To The Position Of Business Optimization Manager At The Company

Nicki Vaca has been promoted to the position of Business Optimization Manager for HURST Jaws of Life, a unit of IDEX Fire & Safety, drawing on her two decades of experience and senior leadership roles with the industry’s major global manufacturer of rescue tools.

Most recently, she held the position of Manager of Operations at HURST Jaws of Life’s Shelby, North Carolina headquarters. Nicki Vaca has also held key roles in operations, IT, facilities and planning, and customer care, during her 20-year tenure with HURST Jaws of Life.

Unique perspective on the business

Her holistic view of the company provides Nicki Vaca with a unique perspective on the business

Her holistic view of the company, from operations to end-user experiences, provides Nicki Vaca with a unique perspective on the business and its commitment to quality and innovation.

“Nicki’s experience and knowledge of the HURST business and processes, coupled with her strong project management skills, will be of benefit to the business in her new role,” said Bill Simmons, President, IDEX Fire Suppression Group & North American Fire & Safety, parent company to HURST Jaws of Life.

Extrication solutions for first responders

In the new position, Nicki Vaca will assume ownership of the company’s Continuous Improvement projects, contributing to HURST Jaws of Life’s unceasing commitment to ensure it provides innovative and exceptional extrication solutions to first responders.

Nicki Vaca will also oversee IT/business systems and project funnels, as well as continue to support major facilities projects for the organization.