Background
Nelson, Harold Frederick was born on May 25, 1928 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Harold F. and Josephine (Smitten) Nelson.
Nelson, Harold Frederick was born on May 25, 1928 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Harold F. and Josephine (Smitten) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University, 1952.
Engineer, Phelps Dodge Copper Products, Bayway, New Jersey, 1956-1964; general superintendent, Phelps Dodge Copper Products, Bayway, 1964-1965; works manager, Phelps Dodge Copper Products, Bayway, 1965-1968; vice president, Phelps Dodge Copper Products, Bayway, 1968-1975; vice president operations, Phelps Dodge Copper Products, Bayway, 1975-1981; vice president western sales & operations, Phelps Dodge Sales Company, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1981-1987; senior vice president, Phelps Dodge Sales Company, Inc., Fort Wayne, 1987-1989; senior vice president, Phelps Dodge Sales Company, Inc., New York City, 1989-1991.
Board of directors Mountainside, New Jersey Recreation Committee, Chairman, 1968-1978, Junior Achievement,, vice president, 1965, '75, New Jersey Tax Association, 1965, '75. With United States Army, 1953-1955. Member Copper Development Association, Copper Club, International Copper Development Association.
Married Teresa Somerville, December 10, 1955. Children: Elizabeth Ann, Harold III, Mary Jo, Norine.