Mike Nicholas

Mike Nicholas, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President of Human Resources at Everence Financial since April 2022 and has been an HR Consultant at Arbor Research Group since July 2017. Over a career spanning several decades, Nicholas has held various HR leadership positions, including Assistant Superintendent of Operations at South Bend Community School Corporation and Director of Human Resources at Bethel University and Wiers International Trucks. Nicholas has also provided adjunct instruction in Management and Human Resources at multiple universities. Notable achievements include developing compensation systems, enhancing hiring efficiency, and leading organizational change during acquisitions. Academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Counseling from Great Lakes Christian College.