Dr. Michael Nichols

Professional Focus

• Nearly 30 years’ experience in executive leadership, executive search and consulting
• Extensive background in the higher education and non-profit sectors, along with a doctoral degree in education and non-profit board experience
• Results among the best in the industry – leading more than 40 searches over the past three years with stellar placements in record time
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion resulted in the placement of the first two university presidents of color in a national consortium of colleges and universities
• Deep expertise in leadership and organizational development, coaching, strategic planning, talent acquisition and management, training and team building
• Broad business and functional expertise including business development, marketing, human resources, finance, operations and facilities
• Accomplished speaker on leadership and people development, team leadership, and organizational clarity and growth, with engagements at numerous conferences, events and universities in all 50 states and abroad

Business Expertise

• Executive Search Consultant at one of the nation’s top executive search firms
• Chairman and CEO of a consulting firm providing marketing, organizational development and strategic planning consultation to companies, colleges, universities and non-profit organizations
• Chief Enrollment & Marketing Officer and Vice President for Enrollment & Marketing at Southern Wesleyan University
• Chief Marketing Officer and Director of Admissions at Bryan College
• Chief Enrollment Officer and Director of Graduate Studies at Trinity Baptist College
• Founder and Vice President, Strategic Business Development of a leadership consulting firm
• Managing Partner at GreenTree Property Management

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

• Social Impact

Additional Expertise

• Education
• Not-For-Profit
• Consumer & Retail
• Real Estate

Education & Certifications

• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in organizational development from Liberty University
• MBA in international business from Tennessee Temple University
• Bachelor’s degree in education from Crown College

Affiliations & Awards

• Board Member & Enrollment and Advancement Committee Chair, Warner Pacific University (2023-present)
• Board Chair, The GreenTree Foundation (2012-present)
• Board Member, Midlothian Business Alliance
• Member, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce
• Executive Director and Board Member, Engage International
• Board Member, Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce
• Board Member, Central Area Business Council
• Member, National Association of Business Administrators
• Member, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
• Member, North American Coalition for Admissions Professionals
• Member, Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Program Committee
• Member, Tennessee Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers