Nice People Spotlight: Cori Retherford

At Nice North America, our success is driven by the creativity and dedication of our team. In this Nice People Spotlight, we’re excited to introduce Cori Retherford , Senior Graphic Designer. Cori plays a pivotal role in shaping the visual experience of our brand through her exceptional design work on trade shows, product materials, and more.?

A Nice Q&A with Cori?

What is your role at Nice, and what do you enjoy most about it?? As a Senior Graphic Designer, I love working on trade show booths. It’s an exciting process that starts as a marathon—gathering all the details, meeting on messaging, and creating mock-ups. Then it turns into a sprint when it’s time to finalize and print everything. Seeing it all come together on the show floor is such a rewarding experience.?

How long have you been with Nice North America?? I’ve been part of the Nice family for 3 ? years.?

What’s the most rewarding project you’ve worked on at Nice?? One of the highlights for me was working on ISC West 2024. I was responsible for introducing our E+ Sensors and defining the look and feel for the show. We pushed boundaries to create a booth that stood out while staying true to our brand guidelines. It was incredibly fulfilling to receive such positive feedback from different departments and even outside the company.?

What do you love most about our products and services here at Nice?? I’m passionate about how Nice products are designed to improve both home and commercial environments, making people’s lives easier. I’m also proud of our involvement with the Gary Sinise Foundation, where we help wounded veterans regain independence in their homes through our home automation systems.?

What about our customers are you most passionate about?? I care about creating a positive, seamless experience for our customers at every touchpoint—whether it’s an ad they see in a magazine, the packaging of a product they buy, or a datasheet they reference. Every interaction should reinforce the strength and reliability of our brand.?

Can you tell us about a time when you went above and beyond for a customer?? One of my first projects at Nice was designing a beer label for Lot 9 Brewery Co. in South Carolina. We collaborated with one of our dealers and brewed Sub Sonic Ale to celebrate a new audio system installation. When the printer couldn’t meet the deadline for a photoshoot, I found another printer, got the labels printed, and overnighted them just in time. It was a fun and unique project, and it felt great to make it happen!?

What do you like to do outside of work for fun?? Outside of work, you’ll find me doing a little bit of everything! I love camping, bird-watching, drawing, painting, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. I’m also passionate about volunteering on my husband’s farm, exploring new music, and going on walks with my husband, Jonathan, and our two dogs, Mabel and Jai.?