Background
Nelson, Robert Gary was born on October 12, 1948 in Queens, New York, United States. Son of HOrace T. and Irene A. (Robertson) Nelson.
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Robert Gary Nelson, American Textile executive. Avocations: skiing, golf, boating.
M C. Program chair Leadership Georgia, Athens, 1994; elder Lawrenceville (Georgia)Presbyterian Church, since 1992. Member Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association (board directors since 1992), American Textile Manufacturing Association (advisor, committee member 1986-1987).
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Dowling College, 1971.
Career
Various marketing positions, Springs Industries, New York City, 1972-1985; director business planning, Springs Industries, New York City, 1985-1988; president, Walton Fabrics division Avondale Mills Inc., Monroe, Georgia, 1988-1996; president, Avondale Yarn Division, Sylacauga, AL., since 1996.
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Membership
Program chair Leadership Georgia, Athens, 1994. Elder Lawrenceville (Georgia)Presbyterian Church, since 1992. Member Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association (board directors since 1992), American Textile Manufacturing Association (advisor, committee member 1986-1987).
Connections
Married Marla A. Svoboda, May 20, 1989. Children: Ian A., Jessica L., Robert G. Junior.
