Background
Nelson, O. Edward was born on March 29, 1935 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Oscar Edward and Hettie Halena (Parker) Nelson.
Nelson, O. Edward was born on March 29, 1935 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Oscar Edward and Hettie Halena (Parker) Nelson.
Student, California State University, Northridge, 1967. Bachelor of Science in Management, Marylhurst College, Portland, 1977. Master of Business Administration in Marketing, Portland State University, 1980.
Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management, Columbia Pacific University, San Rafael, California, 1990.
Buyer, Boeing Airplane Company, Renton, Washington, 1957-1960;
senior production planner, General Dynamics, San Diego, 1960-1962;
engineering analyst, North America Aviation, Downey, California, 1962-1966;
project administrator, Radio Corporation of America, Van Nuys, California, 1966-1969;
director administration, Daystar Communications Inc., Eugene, Oregon, 1969-1973;
engineering supervisor, Wagner Mining Equipment Company, Portland, 1973-1982;
marketing manager, Oregon Metallurgical Corporation, Albany, 1982-1992;
president marketing, Oregon Metallurgical Corporation, Albany, since 1992. Member adjunct faculty Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1984-1988. Member Industry Sector Advisory Committee, Washington, since 1989.
Chairman Federal Metals Credit Union, Albany, since 1988.
Member of committee Mid-Willamette Valley Young Men’s Christian Association, since 1985. Member American Society for Metals (chairman international Willamette chapter), Society forAdvancement Materials and Process Engineering (international speaker 1991), Society Automotive Engineers (speaker 1985), Titanium Development Association (founding board directors 1984-1986), American Defense Preparedness Association, Smithsonian Associations, Rotary (board directors Corvallis since 1989, past president, 1991-1992).
Married Florence Marlene Arneson, October 23, 1954. Children: Stephen, Lynette, Jeffrey, Laurie, Leanne.