Nicholas Colclough

Nicholas Colclough serves as Plant Manager at Highland Pellets in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where he leads plant-wide operations in support of industrial decarbonization through renewable wood pellet production. At Highland, he oversees strategy execution across operations, safety, production, maintenance, and supply chain. His leadership emphasizes operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and frontline accountability.

With over two decades of progressive leadership experience at General Electric, Tyson Foods, Dewafelbakkers, and Riceland Foods, Nicholas has built a reputation for delivering transformative operational change, organizational discipline, and sustainable business growth. He has a proven track record of building high-performing teams, leading high-impact capital investments, and driving continuous year-over-year performance improvement.

Nicholas holds a BBA in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and is completing his MBA in Analytics at Arkansas State University (expected May 2025). He is a certified Lean Professional, recognized for aligning strategy with execution in areas such as P&L management, capital planning, procurement, and workforce development.

A medically retired U.S. Army veteran, Nicholas served 15 years, including three combat tours and several critical stateside deployments. His commitment to service continues through veteran workforce initiatives, leadership development programs, and mentorship. He has held civic leadership roles, including board service with nonprofit organizations and involvement in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Nicholas remains focused on advancing economic development, workforce readiness, education, throughout Arkansas. His leadership reflects a commitment to systems-level thinking, people-first strategy, and sustainable impact across both industry and community.