04/09/2026
💙 April Staff Highlight: James “Jimmy” Nicholson
James “Jimmy” Nicholson has been part of Beachcomber’s story since the very beginning, joining in 1976 alongside founder Jim Bryan during the program’s first year.
What started with Saturday morning groups quickly became a lifelong commitment to recovery. Jimmy witnessed, and helped shape, the culture that still defines Beachcomber today: unity among staff, genuine care for clients, and an unwavering dedication to helping people not only get sober, but stay sober.
Guided by Jim Bryan’s leadership and example, Jimmy carried those values throughout his entire career in addiction recovery, building a legacy rooted in compassion, service, and being part of the solution.
His journey is a reminder of the foundation Beachcomber was built on… and the lives that continue to be impacted because of it.
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