"Changing our name reflects our focus on the future," said Terry Nicholson, SGI president. "Our goal is to help independent business owners become successful and build wealth. Today our focus is on independent plumbing and HVAC contractors."
Greg Niemi, president and chief operating officer of Nexstar, made his contractor group's announcement at its annual Super Meeting in San Francisco. The name is a combination of the words "next" and "star." "We wanted a name that was forward thinking and symbolized taking things to the next level," said Niemi, adding that the organization "will continue to be the most progressive and aggressive organization for independent contractors."