Nick Craven

Recognition

The people who walked the climb with me

Letters, press and credentials from the people and institutions who watched the climb.

What people have said

In their words

Mr. Craven has positively impacted the lives of thousands of children over a 13-year period before selling his business in May of 2016.
Bob NuttallOwner, The Karate University, Weatherford, TX · 2017
Nicholas truly desires to make a difference.
John ForrestParker County Attorney · 2018
Nick has a natural motivation to engage and help others and he demonstrates this quality in everything he undertakes.
Elvis MaldonadoPresident, Stonehill Commercial Painting · 2018
With his high energy and enthusiastic outlook on work and life, I don't see any reason why Mr. Craven couldn't do anything that he put his mind to.
Trish BramhallSenior Manager & Escrow Officer, Chicago Title · 2018
He is a natural leader, and his enthusiasm is contagious.
Elise PriceAssistant Professor of Mathematics, Lead Advisor for Phi Theta Kappa, Tarrant County College · 1999
Recruiters are looking for bright, intelligent, ambitious, and articulate employees. These are some of the characteristics that I feel best describe Nick.
Michael E. CinatlDivision Chairperson, Business, Computer & Social Sciences, Tarrant County College · 1999
There is no doubt this is the type of young man that will be a successful leader in years to come.
Leon DavisComputer Learning Center, Tarrant County Junior College · 1998
Mr. Craven possesses the work ethic, strategic thinking, experience, passion, and dedication it takes to be successful in whatever endeavors Mr. Craven chooses to take on.
Bob NuttallOwner, The Karate University · 2017

Full reference letters are available on request.

In the press

The record

TCC catalog feature on Nick Craven
Tarrant County College catalogFeatured student success story
Arlington Morning News clipping
Arlington Morning NewsTCC Southeast Campus students
Weatherford Democrat article on Maverick All-Star Tumblers
Weatherford DemocratMaverick All-Stars opens in Weatherford, 2004
Signed photo with TCC President Judith Carrier
Tarrant County CollegeWith President Judith Carrier, signed “with a world of thanks”

Credentials

Verified

UT Austin McCombs certificate
Post Graduate Program in Data Science & Business Analytics, UT Austin McCombs, January 2026 · Verify ↗
Stanford Online AI-Driven Leadership certificate
AI-Driven Leadership: Strategies for the Future, Stanford Online, August 2025 · Verify ↗
Southern Methodist University diploma, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, Southern Methodist University, December 2002
Phi Theta Kappa induction certificate
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Beta Delta Omicron chapter, March 1999
Tarrant County Junior College Certificate of Completion, Computer Science - Network Administration
Certificate of Completion, Computer Science – Network Administration, Tarrant County College, May 1999
  • Post Graduate Program, Data Science & Business AnalyticsThe University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business, January 2026
  • AI-Driven Leadership: Strategies for the FutureStanford Online, Stanford School of Engineering, August 2025
  • B.A., International StudiesSouthern Methodist University, December 2002
  • NCA Division IA Collegiate National ChampionUniversity of North Texas Cheerleading, April 2002
  • Certificate of Completion, Computer Science – Network AdministrationTarrant County College, May 1999
  • A.A. with Honors & DistinctionTarrant County College, May 1999
  • TCC honors, 1999President's Award for Most Outstanding Community Service · Spirit of Southeast · Exceptional Leadership · Service Award · Most Active Award
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyBeta Delta Omicron chapter, Tarrant County College, March 1999