Background
Nelson, Mark Cranford was born on June 6, 1954 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Harry Cranford and Doris Jean (Shirley) Nelson.
Nelson, Mark Cranford was born on June 6, 1954 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Harry Cranford and Doris Jean (Shirley) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Alabama, Huntsville, 1976. Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics, University Florida, 1980.
Mechanical engineer Air Force Civil Service, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, 1976-1984. Structural engineer missile division Ling-Temco-Vought, Dallas, 1984-1986. Director mechanics and materials department Sverdrup Technology Inc., Niceville, Florida, since 1986.
Teacher 1st Baptist Church, Niceville, 1988-1991. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (senior ), Institute Environmental Sciences.
Married Robin Keller, April 13, 1974. Children: Wesley, Shannon, Blake.