Elizabeth Nickels

Elizabeth Nickels is an accomplished executive and board member with extensive experience in financial oversight and governance across diverse industries. Currently serving as an Independent Director and Audit Committee Member for Principal Funds since 2015, Elizabeth also held board positions with LifeHikes®, SpartanNash, and Spectrum Health Systems, among others. Elizabeth has demonstrated leadership in finance and corporate strategy as the CFO and Executive Director at Herman Miller, Inc., where responsibilities included corporate giving and healthcare market solutions. Educationally, Elizabeth holds a BSBA degree from Aquinas College, majoring in Accounting, Economics, and Business Administration.