Background
Nelson, Neil Douglas was born on September 22, 1944 in Yankton, S.D. Son of Kermit Raymond and Kathryn Joanne Nelson.
Nelson, Neil Douglas was born on September 22, 1944 in Yankton, S.D. Son of Kermit Raymond and Kathryn Joanne Nelson.
Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Iowa State University, 1966; Master of Science in Soil Science, University of Wisconsin, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Physiology, University of Wisconsin, 1973.
Wood scientist, United States Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin, 1971-1977; research plant physiologist, project leader, Forestry Sciences Laboratory, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 1977-1982; program leader, Forestry Sciences Laboratory, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 1983-1985; president, chief Executive officer, Forgene, Inc., Rhinelander, since 1986; also board directors, Forgene, Inc., Rhinelander.
Contributor articles to professional journals. Member Poplar Council United States, Society of America Foresters, The Advancement Sound Science Coalition, Rotary, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Julie Ellen Berndt, June 27, 1981. Children: Chad Matthew, Greer Alexa, Emma Gabrielle.