Michael Nichols

About Michael Nichols

Michael has led senior executive searches and consulted with clients ranging from colleges and universities to Fortune 500 companies. His experience spans nearly 30 years of higher education leadership, organizational development, and executive search for colleges and universities, not-for-profit organizations, and large companies. Entering executive search with extensive leadership experience in higher education and business enabled Michael to focus exclusively on senior executive search. His results are among the best in the industry, completing more than 40 searches over the past three years with stellar placements in record time. Michael\'s focus on and commitment to diversity and belonging resulted in the placement of the first two university presidents of color in a national consortium of colleges and universities. Having served as an executive of an international marketing firm and a college and university administrator, Dr. Nichols’ diverse experience gives his clients the advantage of working with a high performer. His background and extensive network enable him to strengthen his client’s leadership teams and contribute to their long-term success.

Experience

1. Managing Partner

   Greentree Property Management

   Apr 1985 — Present

   Oversight of Business Development, Operations, Facilities, Human Resources, and Accounting Coordinate and negotiate contracts for insurance, human resource benefits, equipment, maintenance, real estate Develop effective communications plans and develop electronic and print media and advertising Key Accomplishments Managed company development from founding to a million-dollar corporation employing more than 30 personnel Coordinated the construction and renovation of more than 30 commercial and residential facilities Directed operations and business functions including budgets of more than $12M annually Managed the purchase and sale of real estate assets totaling more than $6M Sold multiple business units of the firm following substantial growth - all business units remain in operation today Collected, organized, and analyzed data, and evaluated risk and effectiveness Facilitated real estate donations to institutions from $120K to $2M Designed campus master plans which resulted in development, construction, and maintenance savings of more than $3M Planned, developed, and managed more than $20M of construction and facility projects Realigned the organizational structure and developed position descriptions, and company policies, procedures and timelines Led a team of more than 50 to develop and implement a 4-year strategic plan resulting in 40 new initiatives Renegotiated and restructured mortgages, service agreements, and contracts to save the company $MM annually Developed a new master plan for the 45 acre campus which resulted in $MM of savings

Education

• Liberty University

  Ed.D. - Organizational Development

• Crown College

  BSBS - Education Development

• Tennessee Temple University

  MABS - International Business