Paul C. Nick

BBA ’81 (Accounting), Sigma Nu and Men’s Soccer
Davidson & Nick CPAs
Naples, Florida

While at Stetson, Paul was a two-year starter on the Men’s soccer team, served as Commander (President) of the Sigma Nu Fraternity, was active in the Interfraternity Council, and was elected Greek Man of the Year in 1980. Paul also met his wife, Nancy Juckett Nick (Education ’80), at Stetson and qualified to sit for, and successfully pass, the CPA exam as a result of his Stetson degree.

Since graduation, Paul and Nancy have frequently assisted in hosting events for prospective Stetson students in Collier County. They enjoy sharing their Hatter pride and were honored to participate in the Soul of Stetson campaign, witnessing firsthand the power of faith and Hatter relationships in its success.

In 2011, Paul was part of the strategic team that negotiated the repurchase of the Sigma Nu Fraternity House and helped establish Sigma Nu House, Inc., along with its governing group, which works with active members to facilitate ownership and stewardship of the fraternity house on campus.  

Paul began his career with the international accounting firm Price Waterhouse. After several rewarding years, he co-founded a CPA firm with fellow Stetson graduate Jim Davidson. Paul currently serves as Managing Partner of Davidson & Nick, CPAs, which has served Southwest Florida from its Naples office since 1990.

An active CPA, Paul continues to enjoy serving his clients through strategic business planning, tax services and other financial planning matters. In 2025, he was recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the Top 50 CPAs in the State of Florida. 
Throughout more than 35 years in Naples, Florida, Paul and Nancy have generously shared their time and talents with numerous organizations. Nancy, an educator, recently retired from her role at Grace Place for Children and Families. Over the years, Paul, Nancy, and their children, Ryan and Sarah, each served Grace Place in various capacities.

Paul also served as Founding Treasurer and a Vestry member of St. Monica’s Episcopal Church, where he and Nancy continue to worship today.
His community involvement has additionally included service as a Boy Scout Master, Cub Scout Master, local arts council board member, Collier County YMCA board member and President of the Naples Youth Soccer Club.

Paul began his service on the Stetson University Board of Trustees in 2026.