Kristie Nicodemus

Kristie Nicodemus

Senior Business Development Advisor

Mercer

Atlanta, Georgia

About Kristie Nicodemus


Kristie Nicodemus is an American business development professional based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a Senior Business Development Advisor at Mercer, a Marsh McLennan company. She specializes in health benefits and wellness consulting for medium to large employers.

Nicodemus was born in Roanoke, Virginia, and raised in Richmond, Virginia. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications with a minor in Fashion from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Her career began in sales at AT&T from 1997 to 2000 and at Broadwing Communications from 1998 to 2001. In 2001, she joined Northwestern Benefit Corporation, which later became part of OneDigital. She remained with the company for more than twenty years, serving as a Business Development Executive and later as Senior New Business Development Executive. In these roles, she developed client relationships, advised on employee benefits strategies, and worked with organizations across different industries.

In 2023, Nicodemus was named one of the NAIFA Top Women Advisors of Atlanta. She also received recognition as a NAIFA Top Benefit Advisor in 2020.

In June 2024, she joined Mercer in her current role. Her work focuses on strategic business development and consulting in health and wellness programs.

Nicodemus is active in her community, holding membership in the Grant Park Conservancy and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. She volunteers with The Nicholas House, a nonprofit serving homeless families. She lives in Atlanta with her family and has interests in fitness, travel, and watching her sons play soccer.

Areas of Focus


Health Benefits ConsultingBusiness DevelopmentEmployee Wellness ProgramsEmployer Benefits Strategy

Career Background


Mercer

Senior Business Development Advisor

Atlanta, Georgia

2024 – Present

OneDigital (formerly Northwestern Benefit Corporation)

Senior New Business Development Executive

Atlanta, Georgia

2001 – 2024

Broadwing Communications

Sales

Atlanta, Georgia

1998 – 2001

AT&T

Sales

Atlanta, Georgia

1997 – 2000

Education


Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications, Minor in Fashion

Richmond, Virginia

1987 – 1993

Media


Press


Kristie Nicodemus Champions Trust, Consistency, and Connection in Business

Mercer Executive Featured in Leadership Spotlight Calls for People-First Practices in Employee Benefits ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / June 25, 2025 / Following her recent spotlight interview titled "Kristie Nicodemus: From Virginia Roots to Business ...

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Kristie Nicodemus: From Virginia Roots to Business Development Leader - CEOWORLD magazine

In the fast-moving world of employee benefits and consulting, few names carry the quiet strength and steady presence of Kristie Nicodemus. From her early days on the tennis courts of Virginia to her current role as a Senior Business Development Executive at Mercer, Kristie’s journey has been one of adaptability, connection, and focus.

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Investing in Employee Wellness: Kristie Nicodemus Urges Companies to Prioritize Personalized Wellbeing Programs

Kristie Nicodemus, Atlanta, GA, USA.Business Development Leader Highlights Proven Benefits of Wellness Initiatives to Drive Retention and EngagementKristie Nicodemus, Senior Business Development Executive at Mercer and seasoned leader in the employee...

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Atlanta Grant Park House Tour: Kristie and John

Tour the remarkably designed house in Atlanta's Grant Park Neighborhood of Kristie Nicodemus and John SittonNicodemus.

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Awards & Recognition


  • NAIFA Top Benefit Advisor – Issued by NAIFA, June 2020
  • NAIFA Top Women Advisors of Atlanta – Issued by NAIFA, 2023

Charities & Volunteering


  • The Nicholas House – Volunteer

Boards & Memberships


  • Grant Park Conservancy – Member
  • Atlanta Botanical Gardens – Member

Frequently Asked Questions


What does Kristie Nicodemus do?

Kristie Nicodemus is a Senior Business Development Advisor at Mercer, a Marsh McLennan company. She specializes in health benefits and wellness consulting for medium to large employers.

What is Kristie Nicodemus known for?

She is known for her work in strategic business development and health and wellness consulting, and was named a NAIFA Top Women Advisor of Atlanta in 2023 and a NAIFA Top Benefit Advisor in 2020.

Where is Kristie Nicodemus based?

Kristie Nicodemus is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Where did Kristie Nicodemus study?

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications, with a minor in Fashion, from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Who does Kristie Nicodemus work for?

Kristie Nicodemus works for Mercer, a Marsh McLennan company, which she joined in June 2024.

Last updated July 23, 2026