At National Storage Tank, Inc. (NST), our foundation is built on vision, expertise, and leadership. Leading the charge is Nicole Oblad, our Chief Executive Officer, whose national and international projects in water storage systems have earned deep respect across industries.
Nicole is a licensed General Contractor, providing strategic and technical leadership through every phase of tank system delivery-including engineering, installation, and compliance.
Nicole serves as an active board and task group member with NFPA 22, AWWA, and ASCE, where she contributes to code development, compliance standards, and product investigations. Her involvement ensures that NST consistently delivers safe, innovative, and compliant tank systems.
Nicole’s leadership supports NST’s position as an expert provider of HCAI NPC‑5 (Non‑Structural Performance Category 5) compliant water storage systems—a California state requirement for hospital facilities to ensure 72 hours of on‑site potable and process water supply in emergencies. NST provides fully engineered, seismic-rated tank solutions that meet NPC‑5 mandates. (Learn more)
As a respected leader of a certified Woman‑Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Nicole brings diversity, innovation, and integrity to a traditionally male-dominated industry. Under her leadership, NST has become a go-to for projects that demand engineering excellence and dependable delivery.
Nicole Oblad isn’t just a CEO—she’s a licensed builder, compliance advocate, and thought leader shaping future standards in water infrastructure. Her roles on NFPA and AWWA, task groups position NST at the forefront of evolving safety and performance codes.
With Nicole’s leadership, NST delivers more than tanks—it delivers confidence, technical expertise, and regulatory assurance to clients across the nation and abroad.
Outside of her professional accomplishments, Nicole is a mother of three adult children and a proud grandmother. Family is at the center of her life, and she deeply values spending time with loved ones, nurturing relationships, and creating lasting memories.
Nicole also prioritizes staying active and healthy, enjoying boating, hiking, and outdoor adventures that allow her to connect with nature while maintaining wellness. She has a passion for traveling and insatiable learning, constantly seeking new experiences and knowledge to enrich both her personal and professional life.
Her commitment to family, health, and lifelong learning reflects the same dedication and care she brings to leading National Storage Tank, ensuring her team and clients receive thoughtful, experienced, and reliable leadership.
