Jonathan Pertchik

Jonathan M. Pertchik has been a member of Nikola’s board of directors since December 2023.

Pertchik is a seasoned executive who most recently served as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of TravelCenters of America (TA), a Fortune 500 company, where he executed a company-wide transformation resulting in a sale at nearly 10x the first day share price.  While at TA, Pertchik created a sustainable energy program, eTA, which in part led to the successful sale to bp. 

During Pertchik’s tenure, TA received numerous honors and awards:  Newsweek named TA a “Most Trustworthy Company”, Forbes named them a “Top Small Company”, Plain Dealer named them a “Top Workplace NE Ohio”, and USA Today named them a “Top Gas Station Brand”.  In 2022, the Wall Street Journal recognized Pertchik as a “World’s Most Influential Decision Maker” and Crain’s named him to the Power 150 List in Ohio. 

Pertchik has led several other companies through major transformations over a period of nearly 20 years, including WCI Communities, ST Residential and Intown Suites for companies owned or controlled by investor groups, including Starwood Capital Group, TPG, Carl Icahn, Richard LeFrak and Perry Capital.  Pertchik has also served as Director for successful startups as well as larger public companies including AV Homes.

Perchik holds a B.A. from Rutgers University, a J.D. from the District of Columbia School of Law, and an L.L.M. in International Finance Law from the Georgetown University Law Center.