Background
Nelson, James Ralph was born on October 8, 1948 in Waco, Texas, United States. Son of James Ralph and Georgia Mae (Puckett) Nelson.
Electric power industry executive
Nelson, James Ralph was born on October 8, 1948 in Waco, Texas, United States. Son of James Ralph and Georgia Mae (Puckett) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science, Abilene Christian U., 1971.
Field representative, General Electric Credit Corporation, Midland, Texas, 1971; clerk, cashier, Texas Power and Light Company, Decatur, 1972-1973; station clerk, Texas Power and Light Company, Farmers Branch, 1973-1974; junior accountant, Texas Power and Light Company, Plano, 1974-1976; junior accountant, Texas Power and Light Company, Sherman, 1976-1977; regulatory accountant, Texas Power and Light Company, Dallas, 1977-1981; assistant district manager, Texas Power and Light Company, Palestine, 1981-1983; manager, Technology Union Electric, Allen, Texas, 1984-1992; manager, Technology Union Electric, Sulphur Springs, Texas, since 1992.
Campaign chairman Boy Scouts American, Allen, 1988-1989. President Allen Industrial Foundation, 1989-1992. Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Plano, 1989-1992.
Secretary-treasurer Hopkins Country Industrial Fund, since 1993. Member Allen Economics Development Alliance (co-chair 9187-9188), Allen Chamber of Commerce (president 1987-1988, plaque 1989, board directors 1992), Rotary (president Allen chapter 1989-1990, plaque 1990), Sulphur Springs Golf and Supper Club.
Married Donna LaMerle Rea, May 22, 1971. Children: Kevin, Keith, Lindsay.