Background
Nelson, Ralph Stanley was born on March 15, 1943 in Minneapolis. Son of Stanley L. and Louise M. Nelson.
Nelson, Ralph Stanley was born on March 15, 1943 in Minneapolis. Son of Stanley L. and Louise M. Nelson.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Minnesota, 1966; Juris Doctor with honors, Drake U., 1972.
Associate, Wiese and Cox, Ltd., Minneapolis, 1973-1976; attorney, Burlington Northern R.R., St. Paul, Minnesota, 1976-1981; senior Corporate Counsel, Burlington Northern Inc., Seattle, 1981-1985; vice president law and administration, Burlington Motor Carriers Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, 1985-1988; executive vice president and general counsel, Burlington Motor Carriers Inc., Fort Worth, 1988-1993; senior vice president, general counsel, Burlington Motor Carriers Inc., Daleville (Indianapolis), Indiana, 1993-1996; senior vice president, general counsel, Trism Inc., Kennesaw, Georgia, since 1996.
Captain United States Marine Corps, 1966-1970. Member Order of the Coif. M C.
Married Judy E. Nelson, July 8, 1867. Children: Sara C., Amy E., David A.