Meet Nikki Ruehl

Nikki is the team leader that takes pawn shops from 'bland to big brand'. Her focus around the shop is on the "look." She prepares inventory for the showroom floor, which puts her obsession with cleanliness to good use. Nikki is positive, happy and her presence always gives the shop a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Nikki is originally from St. Louis, where she established a reputation as a savvy fashionista. She worked as a personal shopper for highly affluent business people, bartended at a high-end socialite bar and spent countless hours managing retail department stores like Neiman Marcus.

At the shop, Nikki is highly sought after by customers. Purse and jewelry aficionados know that Nikki will properly appraise their items and offer a fair price. Through word of mouth, Naperville Jewelry & Loan has evolved into a local Mecca of fashion.

Nikki's strength at the shop is constantly pushing the envelope when it comes to buying, selling and promoting brand name merchandise. Nikki defines success as getting people to understand that you can buy high-end fashion at a fraction of the retail price.