Ralph Daniel Nelson

Background

Nelson, Ralph Daniel was born on December 30, 1949 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Ralph Duane and Janet Lee (Howerter) Nelson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1971; Master of Science, George Washington University, 1976.

Career

European supply coordinator Mobil Oil Corporation, New York City, 1976-1979, Middle East associate, 1979-1981, manager Middle East ventures London, 1981-1984, assistant manager Aramco coordinator New York City, 1984-1988, manager Aramco coordinator New York City, Fairfax, Virginia, 1988-1991, manager Middle East department, 1992—1994, vice president Planning, Mobil Sales and Supply Corporation, 1994—1996, executive vice president Venture Development, Mobil Liquefied Natural Gas Inc., 1996—1998. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer ExxonMobil Saudi Arabia Inc. Exxon Mobil Corporation, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1998—2004, vice president, head Washington office, 2004—2009.

President Mobil Middle East Development Corporation, Mobil Training and Sales, Inc. Board directors Saudi International Services Company, Dhahran, Mobil-Petromin Yanbu Refining Corporation. Vice chairman United States-Global Corporate Challenge Corporation Cooperation Committee.

Director America Near East Refugee Aid. Captain United States Marine Corps, 1971-1976.

Achievements

• Ralph Daniel Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy oil industry executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director Toys for Tots Foundation, Ford's Theatre, Meridian International Center, Arena Stage.

Connections

Married Susan Diane Nelson, June 19, 1975 (divorced 1990). Children: Chrystel, Daniel, Alexandra.

Father:

Ralph Duane Nelson

Mother:

Janet Lee (Howerter) Nelson

Spouse:

Susan Diane Nelson

child:

Alexandra Nelson

child:

Daniel Nelson

child:

Chrystel Nelson