Background
Nelson, Thomas Roy was born on July 30, 1957 in Deadwood, South Dakota, United States. Son of John Edward and Olga Marie (Girardi) Nelson.
Nelson, Thomas Roy was born on July 30, 1957 in Deadwood, South Dakota, United States. Son of John Edward and Olga Marie (Girardi) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University, 1979.
Public relations writer, South Dakot State University, Brookings, 1975-1979; director college relations, Yankton (South Dakot) College, 1979-1981; typography coordinator, Dakota Advertising, Yankton, 1981-1983; manager, Yankton Elks Lodge, 1983-1984; general manager, Best Western Hickok House, Deadwood, 1984-1991; acting public, publication manager, Lawrence County Centennial, Deadwood, 1991-1992; owner, operator, Mineral Palace Hotel and Gaming, Deadwood, since 1992. Board directors Black Hills Badlands & Lakes, Rapid City, South Dakot, Black HillsVisitor Center, Rapid City, Deadwood Jam, Deadwood Festivals.
Lobbyist South Dakota State Legislature, Pierre, since 1993. Candidate South Dakota House of Representatives, 1996.$d Badlands and Lakes Association, Rapid City, since 1995. Candidate South Dakota House of Representatives, 1996.
Member Black Hills Badlands and Lakes Association (vice chairman 1998-1999), Deadwood-Lead C. of Chamber (board directors since 1997, president 1998-1999), Elks (exalted ruler 1988-1989, district deputy 1993-1994, state officer since 1993).
Married Melodee Sharlet Stell, August 18, 1978. Children: Abigayle Louise, Adam James, Benjamin Gerald.