Board of Directors

Mark Nickel

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Mr. Mark Nickel

Vice Chair - Board of Directors

Mark K. Nickel is the President and Chief Investment Officer of Baird Trust. He has over 25 years of experience in the investment industry and holds the Certified Financial Planner™ designation. Mark previously served as the Chief Investment Officer for Hilliard Lyons leading the firm’s investment strategy, portfolio management and investment support teams.

He received a B.S. in Finance from the University of Louisville and his MBA from Smurfit School of Business, University College of Dublin (Ireland).