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Meet Our Merrillville Team

Our dedicated College HUNKS team is highly trained and ready to serve you. Each HUNK is carefully selected and chosen to live up to the HUNKS name of being Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable and Service driven. We always strive to provide you with a completely stress-free experience! Here are some of the members on our team who you might interact with on the day of your service:

  • Eriek Nickson

    Owner

    My Name is Eriek. I own the Merrillville College H.U.N.K.S. I love spending time with my wonderful wife and son. In my free time I compete in the sport of Powerlifting. I chose College Hunks because of their history, experience, national exposure and goal to become an iconic brand. My favorite core value is Building Leaders. I look forward to serving the Merrillville, IN and surrounding communities. Our top priority will be providing customers with professional, stress-free experience.

  • Gia Downing

    Owner

    Giavonni has 10+ years in the corporate and government sectors. A catalyst for teamwork and leadership development, she propels growth and fosters a dynamic, empowered environment. Having witnessed the power of teamwork and effective leadership firsthand, Giavonni is a staunch believer in cultivating leaders within her organization. She is passionate about creating an environment that fosters personal and professional growth, empowering her team members to reach their full potential.

  • Kevin Sparks

    Hunks Driver

    Meet our Jr. Captain! Kevin, who started in the field moving and removing junk for customers, continues to grow in this company. His organizational skills, determination, and willingness to take charge have encouraged his growth. His goals include becoming a General Manager here at this location and seizing other possible opportunities. Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, Kevin has a background of working at the Steel Mill. He enjoys playing the piano and reading books, and he loves Popeyes.

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    Denzel

    Wingman

  • Deon Hughes

    Wingman

    Deon started as a HUNK just this year but his easy going, kind personality and his ability to learn quickly has lead him to advancing to a team captain quickly! In Deons spare time he enjoys video games, football, and LOVES candy! Deon is a proud father and looks up to his six year old son Christian. Deon cherishes his relationship with his son and enjoys learning new things from him everyday. Deons dedication and willingness to always be learning and applying his knowledge to his professional and everyday life makes Deon a SUPER STAR within our Company here at College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving!

  • Cory Stennis

    Wingman

    Cory was raised in the state of Oklahoma. He finds joy in good food and working out. Cory enjoys being able to utilize his super strength to help others and assist with moving needs of any kind. Cory has an incredible relationship with his mother. His current and future goal is just to make momma proud!

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    Jeremiah

    Wingman

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    Nehemiah

    Wingman

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    Amber

    Office Administration

  • Osvaldo Ramos

    Wingman

    Osvaldo also known as "Ozzy" is from Crown Point, IN. Ozzy finds joy in making money, working out, and living a peaceful life. His ability to be relatable and make connections with the people around him is his professional strength. One person Ozzy particularly looks up to is his dad because he is a successful business owner and financial provider for his family. Ozzy hopes to follow in his father's footsteps in those regards. Ozzys positive attitude, charisma, and strength make him a positive attribute to our College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving team!

  • Armani Royal

    Wingman

    Armani is from Gary, IN. Armani enjoys spending time with his family, especially his twin brother which he is really close to. He takes pride in being a team player and considers that one of his best professional strengths. Armani came to College Hunks with experience and it shows with each and every job he is apart of. Armani is a leader by nature and a great asset to our company!

  • Elijah Antis

    Wingman

    Elijahs hometown is Charlotte, North Carolina. Elijah loves football and music particularly Hip-hop and R&B. Elijahs professional strength is reading people and handling situations with care and compassion. Family means a lot to Elijah and he looks up to his Dad because he prioritizes his family over anything else. A noble characteristic that he hopes to instill in himself when he starts a family of his own. One of Elijahs future goals is to be a paid musician and produce an income that allows him to live a life doing what he loves and is genuinely passionate about.

  • Nathan Izzo

    Wingman

    Nathan is from Chicago Heights. He enjoys cooking and spending time with friends and family. Nathans professional strengths include determination and good communication. Nathan is close with his twin Brother. When Nathan isn’t working at College Hunks he is handling real estate deals and learning more about real estate and real estate investing. Nathan is respectful, polite, and friendly and is a joy to be around. You can trust that if he is on your crew, you are in good hands!

  • Edgar Andrade

    Wingman

    Edgar served as a US Marine from 2019-2023. Some of the things Edgar enjoys include music-specifically heavy metal, animals, Chic-fi-la, and nice cars. Edgar is all about good vibes which is why when he's not working he likes spending time with his little brother, girlfriend, two boxers, and his parakeet. We enjoy the good vibes Edgar brings to our team and we hope you do too!

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