Nikodemus received his Bachelor of Science degree in business management and marketing from Arizona State University. He joined MGM Resorts International in 2005 as senior vice president of hotel operations for the MGM Grand Las Vegas. Most recently, Nikodemus was president and chief operating officer for the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. Prior to joining MGM Resorts, he served as resort manager for the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Boca Raton, Florida. He also served as president of the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau.