CITY OF STAMFORD CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Mr. Nicklis served a long career at Pitney-Bowes, Inc., one of Stamford’s largest manufacturing concerns. He was named vice president of finance in 1959 . He became chairman and chief executive in 1969. He retired in 1973. As a result of his decision to seek minority applicants, his life was threatened. He had to be protected by bodyguards.

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John O. Nicklis gave preferential consideration of minorities for employment at Pitney-Bowes, Inc in 1963. At the time Mr. Nicklis was president of Pitney-Bowes, Inc. The company was responding to the civil rights movement’s drive for equal opportunity.