Background
Nelson, Richard David was born on February 28, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Richard Harold and Lorraine (Simo) Nelson.
Nelson, Richard David was born on February 28, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Richard Harold and Lorraine (Simo) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science, West Virginia State University, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Michigan State University, 1972.
Scientist, manager, Rockwell International, Anaheim, California, 1972-1980; manager, Loral Corporation, Newport Beach, California, 1980-1992; president, Northwest Territories Corporation, Santa Ana, California, since 1992. Board directors Summa International Research Institute, Huntsville, Alabama, WIT Corporation, Huntsville. Adjunct Professor University of California.
Married Leigh S. Nelson, August 28, 1969. Children: Brett, Sarah.