Background
Nelson, H. H. Red was born on June 2, 1912 in Herman, Nebraska, United States.
Nelson, H. H. Red was born on June 2, 1912 in Herman, Nebraska, United States.
Bachelor, University Nebraska, 1934. Juris Doctor, University Nebraska, 1937.
Assistant manager life accident group departments Travelers Inc. Company, Omaha, 1939-1944. Chairman board Redlands Insurance Company, from 1945, Insurance Agents Inc., Council Bluffs, Iowa, from 1945, American Agrisurance Company, Council Bluffs, from 1969, American Growers Insurance, Council Bluffs, from 1995, Acceptance Insurance, Texas, Council Bluffs, from 1988.
Chairman Silverstone Group, 1997-2001, chairman emeritus, from 2001. Chairman Redland Group of Companies President United Fund, Western Iowa council Boy Scouts American. Board directors National Scout Council.
President Christian Home Orphanage, Council Bluffs Industrial Foundation.
Member Indiana Insurance Assemblies of God Theological Seminary American (president 1964-1965, Woodworth Memorial award 1966), Iowa Association Insurance Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (national director, president 1957-1960, Heritage award 1986, named to 1st State of Iowa Insurance Hallof Fame 1997), Rotary International (Free Enterprise award 1998), Chamber of Commerce (board directors). Lodges: Elks (past exalted ruler).
Married Ruth Hansen; children: John, Steve.