Background
III, John Wilhelm Nelson, was born on December 28, 1937 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Son of John Wilhelm Junior and Caroline Theresa (Murphy) N.
III, John Wilhelm Nelson, was born on December 28, 1937 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Son of John Wilhelm Junior and Caroline Theresa (Murphy) N.
Bachelor of Science, Bryant College, 1959. Master of Business Administration, Salve Regina University, 1991.
Banker, Rhode Island Trust National Bank, Providence, 1960-1983; consultant, Diversified Finance Corporation, Cranston, Rhode Island, 1983-1984; president, New England Financiers, Providence, 1984-1986; vice president, Bank of New England/Old Colony, Providence, 1986-1990; vice president, Citizens Bank, Providence, 1991-1994; business advisor in private practice, Newport, since 1994. Lecturer Small Business Administration of the United States, Providence, since 1982. Instructor Salve Regina U., since 1990.
Commander Military Order Foreign Wars of United States of America, Providence, 1988. Group chairman United Way of Newport County, since 1987. Board directors Grow Rhode Island.
Delegate White House Conference on Small Business, 1995. Lieutenant colonel United States Army Reserve, 1955-1990. Member National Guard Association Rhode Island, Retired Officers Association United States, 1st Infantry Division Association United States, Newport County Chamber of Chamber (board directors), Bristol County Chamber of Chamber (board directors).
Children: John E., Karl W.