Kirk Richard Nelson

Background

Nelson, Kirk Richard was born on March 30, 1956 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Richard John and Gloria Mae (Kraxberger) Nelson.

Education

Bachelor magna cum laude, Pacific Lutheran U., 1978; Master of Business Administration, Seattle U., 1985; postgraduate, University of Southern California, 1991.

Career

Various managerial positions, Pacific N.W. Bell, Seattle, 1979-1985; director regulatory and finance management, Pacific N.W. Bell, Seattle, 1985-1987; director investor relations, United States West, Inc., Denver, 1987-1988; assistant vice president, executive director external affairs, United States West Communications, Salt Lake City, 1988-1992; executive director rural strategy, United States West Communications, Salt Lake City, 1992-1994; vice president, general manager, Exchange Carrier Superior vena cava syndrome, United States West, Minneapolis, since 1994.

Achievements

• Kirk Richard Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy Telecommunications executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman United Way, Salt Lake City, 1987-1990, People of Vision, 1990. Board directors Pioneer Memorial Theatre, Salt Lake City, 1987-1993, National Society to Prevent Blindness, Salt Lake City, 1990-1994, appointed Salt Lake City-County Board Health, 1992-1993. Member Utah Manufacturing Association (board directors 1988-1994, chairman 1991), United States West Pres.Club, Council Leaders, Beta Gamma Sigma.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, golf, basketball.

Connections

Married Patricia Lee Zech, August 6, 1983. Children: Brandon Kirk, Kyle Patrick.

Father:

Richard John Nelson

Mother:

Gloria Mae (Kraxberger) Nelson

Spouse:

Patricia Lee Zech

child:

Kyle Patrick Nelson

child:

Brandon Kirk Nelson