Background
Nelson, Wallace Boyd was born on March 17, 1923 in Oilton, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Frank and Notie (Ferguson) Nelson.
economics and business administration educator
Nelson, Wallace Boyd was born on March 17, 1923 in Oilton, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Frank and Notie (Ferguson) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois University, 1947. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1950.
From assistant to professor economics, Kansas State University, 1950-1961; professor, department chairman business administration, Arlington (Texas) State College, 1961-1965; professor economics and business administration, dean, University Texas School Business Administration, Arlington, 1965-1973; professor economics and business administration, University Texas, Arlington, 1973-1993; professor emeritus, University Texas, Arlington, since 1993; president, Nelson Associations, since 1974. Co-chairman regional development committee N. Texas Commission, 1972-1977, board directors commission, 1973-1977. Personal injury litigation consultant.
With United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946, United States Air Force, 1951-1953. Member American Arbitration Association, Federal Mediation Conciliation Service, National Academy Arbitrators, Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, American Economic Association, Industrial Relations Research Association, Southwestern Social Science Association, Order of Artus (president 1948). Club: Rotarian.
Married Merietta Josephine Lair, September 1, 1942. 1 child, Larry Frank.