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'''Nick Gausling''' is a business leader who has been involved with the libertarian movement in multiple capacities over the years within both the [[Libertarian Party]] and the [[Republican Party]], as well as with various non-profit organizations. He has also held executive positions in a multibillion-dollar specialty furniture retailer, an SMB specialty beverage company, and in consumer financial services & boutique venture capital. <ref name=":0">[https://www.nickgausling.com/ NickGausling.com]</ref> <ref name=":1">[https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gausling/ Nick Gausling's LinkedIn]</ref> <ref name=":2">Nick Gausling (first-hand source)</ref> | '''Nick Gausling''' is a business leader who has been involved with the libertarian movement in multiple capacities over the years within both the [[Libertarian Party]] and the [[Republican Party]], as well as with various non-profit organizations. He has also held executive positions in a multibillion-dollar specialty furniture retailer, an SMB specialty beverage company, and in consumer financial services & boutique venture capital. <ref name=":0">[https://www.nickgausling.com/ NickGausling.com]</ref> <ref name=":1">[https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gausling/ Nick Gausling's LinkedIn]</ref> <ref name=":2">Nick Gausling (first-hand source)</ref> | ||
Gausling is presently Managing Director of Romy Group LLC, a consulting firm that optimizes specialty | Gausling is presently Managing Director of Romy Group LLC, a consulting firm that optimizes specialty retailers to improve bottom-line profits. <ref name=":0" /> <ref>[https://www.crunchbase.com/person/nick-gausling Crunchbase]</ref> | ||
==Early Life and College== | ==Early Life and College== | ||
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In early 2023, Gausling decided to register to vote in Texas. He and his wife joined the national Libertarian Party, the [[Libertarian Party of Texas]], and the [[Montgomery County Libertarian Party (Texas)]]. They officially affiliated with the Libertarian Party through the county affiliate in April 2023. <ref name=":2" /> | In early 2023, Gausling decided to register to vote in Texas. He and his wife joined the national Libertarian Party, the [[Libertarian Party of Texas]], and the [[Montgomery County Libertarian Party (Texas)]]. They officially affiliated with the Libertarian Party through the county affiliate in April 2023. <ref name=":2" /> | ||
In June 2023, Gausling was appointed to the Memorial | In June 2023, Gausling was appointed to the 2024 Convention Memorial Committee, tasked with helping to compile research to honor at the [[National Convention 2024]] libertarians who have died in recent years. <ref name=":2" /> In October 2023, he was elected to fill a vacancy on the Bylaws & Rules Committee of the [[Libertarian Party of Texas]]. | ||
==Professional== | ==Professional== | ||
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In 2018, Gausling joined Mattress Firm, the largest specialty mattress retailer in the United States. He served in several executive roles over the years across brick & mortar stores, e-commerce, and innovation. He left the company in 2022. <ref name=":1" /> <ref name=":2" /> | In 2018, Gausling joined Mattress Firm, the largest specialty mattress retailer in the United States. He served in several executive roles over the years across brick & mortar stores, e-commerce, and innovation. He left the company in 2022. <ref name=":1" /> <ref name=":2" /> | ||
Since 2022, Gausling has been an independent business consultant focused on optimizing | Since 2022, Gausling has been an independent business consultant focused on optimizing specialty retailers to improve bottom-line profits. He presently serves as Managing Director of Romy Group LLC. <ref name=":0" /> <ref name=":1" /> | ||
==Writing & Media== | ==Writing & Media== | ||
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Gausling is the author of ''Bots in Suits: Using Generative AI to Revolutionize Your Business'' (2023). <ref>''[https://books2read.com/b/botsinsuits Bots in Suits]''</ref> | Gausling is the author of ''Bots in Suits: Using Generative AI to Revolutionize Your Business'' (2023). <ref>''[https://books2read.com/b/botsinsuits Bots in Suits]''</ref> | ||
He also authors the ''Customers, Costs, and Cash Flow'' business newsletter | He also authors the ''Customers, Costs, and Cash Flow'' business newsletter. He is frequently quoted in various media on business-related topics and has been cited by CNBC, <i>U.S. News & World Report</i>, and <i>TheStreet</i>. <ref>''[https://nickgausling.substack.com/ Customers, Costs, and Cash Flow]''</ref> <ref>[https://www.nickgausling.com/media/ Nick Gausling Media]</ref> | ||
==Personal== | ==Personal== | ||
Gausling married his longtime girlfriend April in January 2019. They originally met online and their shared libertarianism was a major factor in them hitting it off. They currently reside in Houston, Texas. <ref name=":2" /> | Gausling married his longtime girlfriend April in January 2019. They originally met online and their shared libertarianism was a major factor in them hitting it off. They currently reside in Greater Houston, Texas. <ref name=":2" /> | ||
==Libertarian Party Positions Held== | |||
<b>NATIONAL</b> | |||
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Member, Convention Memorial Committee (2023 - Present) | |||
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Member, Libertarian Party (2023 - Present) | |||
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<b>STATE</b> | |||
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Member, Bylaws & Rules Committee, [[Libertarian Party of Texas]] (2023 - Present) | |||
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Member, [[Libertarian Party of Texas]] (2023 - Present) | |||
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<b>COUNTY</b> | |||
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Member, [[Montgomery County Libertarian Party (Texas)]] (2023 - Present) | |||
[[Category: Texas Party Activists]] | [[Category: Texas Party Activists]] |
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