Background
Nelson, Richard Henry was born on May 24, 1939 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Irvin Joseph and Ethel Blair (Levy) Nelson.
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Richard Henry Nelson
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Education
Bachelor, Princeton University, 1961; postgraduate, Georgetown University, 1962-1963.
Career
Special assistant to director, Peace Corps, Washington, 1961-1962; military aide to the United States vice president, Office of the V.P., Washington, 1962-1963; assistant to the United States President, Office of the President, Washington, 1963-1966; special assistant to secretary, Housing and Urban Development, Washington, 1966-1968; vice president, American International Bank, New York City, 1968-1970; vice president, Studebaker-Worthington, New York City, 1970-1973; president, Sartex Corporation, New York City, 1973-1980; president, Chief Executive Officer, Cogenic Energy Systems, Inc., New York City, 1981-1991; Chief Executive Officer, United States Energy Systems, Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida, since 1992. Board directors Nelco Corporation, Laurel, Maryland. Chairman of the Board Powersave, Inc., New York City, 1984-1992.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors National Hypertension Association, New York City, 1982-1990. Executive Committee Southampton assosiation, New York, since 1983. First lieutenant United States Army, 1962-1964.
Member International Cogeneration Association, American Cogeneration Coalition, Indiana Power Producers, Nevada Geothermal Industry Council, National Sporting Clays Association, Amateur Trap Association, United States Polo Association, Princeton Club, Southampton Hunt and Polo Club, Palm Beach Polo and Country Club, Meadow Club, Palm Beach Yacht Club.
Interests
Connections
Married Carole Ellen Rosen, March 12, 1966. Children: Christopher, Karin.
