Mike Nichols has been programming computers since 1981. He has written major systems for several companies, including Hallmark Cards, the Litho-Krome Company, and Ballard Designs. Nichols has served in various companies as Vice President of Information Technology, Chief Software Architect, and as President and CEO.

He started working with WordPress and Thesis in 2008, and has built over 150 sites, many with membership, e-store, forum, integrated multi-site installations, accounting integration, automatic media generation, and other custom features. He has designed and built several Thesis Theme skins for sale.

Mike is considered a WordPress and Thesis Theme expert. He specializes in small and medium-sized businesses, though he also accepts personal site projects as well. He is proficient in a number of computer languages, including HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and JQuery.