Michael Nicholas

Michael Nicholas serves as the General Manager at Fortra since September 2025, following a varied career in sales and management. In addition, Michael holds the position of President at NDSU Twin Cities Alumni since January 2017. Previous roles include Vice President of Sales at ESW, Head of Digital Sales for the Americas at Verifone, and Director of Global Sales at Digital River. Michael began his career in business insurance consulting at Associated Benefits and Risk Consulting and held sales management positions at Bobcat Company, showcasing expertise in territory management and market expansion. Michael's early professional experience includes roles in admissions at North Dakota State University, where relationship-building and student recruitment were key responsibilities. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from North Dakota State University.