Nelson Technology is led by a team of senior executives all of whom have long records of success building and managing high growth companies and share a common passion to create industry-leading solutions for global 2000 companies.
Meet Our Management Team
Gary D. Nelson – Chairman
Gary D. Nelson is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of all the divisions under The Nelson Family of Companies’ umbrella. With his wealth of experience in all aspects of the human resources industry, he is considered an expert in the workforce management business and continues to explore new avenues to enhance relationships with clients and consultants. Gary’s keen grasp of prevailing economic and business trends has enabled him to lead Nelson Technology to its position as the leader in providing comprehensive service and software solutions to the workforce management marketplace.
Career Highlights
A graduate of San Jose State University with advanced work in industrial relations, Gary worked ten years in Human Resources before founding his own company in 1970. Prior to founding Nelson, he was associated with Data Technology Corporation, Fairchild Semiconductor, American Optical Corporations’ Analytical Instrument Division, Marin General Hospital and the California State Personnel Board.
Craig S. Nelson – Executive Vice President of Staffing Services
Craig S. Nelson leads the staffing divisions of the Nelson Family of companies. This includes overseeing the traditional staffing businesses of Nelson Staffing, Nelson Technology and Nelson & Associates. In addition, Craig is responsible for recruiting and retaining the best talent through Northern California’s premier job board, NelsonJobs.com.
Career Highlights
Craig joined the Nelson Family of Companies in 2001 as General Counsel with responsibility for legal, administration, safety & risk, and human resources. In 2003, in addition to the aforementioned responsibilities Craig assumed responsibility for two professional staffing units, TechSource and Nelson & Associates. In 2005, Nelson Staffing was added to Craig’s list of responsibilities.
In 2006, Craig relinquished his corporate responsibilities, assumed responsibility for Nelsonjobs.com and the Recruiting & Retention team while continuing to lead the staffing units.
Prior to joining Nelson, he spent seven years working for the Criminal Division of the California Department of Justice and
before that three years as a litigator with the Law Offices of Bowles and Verna.
Craig has a Masters of Law from University of San Diego, his Juris Doctor from Hastings College of Law and degrees in Business Administration and Economics from California State University, Chico. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1990.
Executive Management
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Nelson Technology is led by a team of senior executives all of whom have long records of success building and managing high growth companies and share a common passion to create industry-leading solutions for global 2000 companies.
Meet Our Management Team
Gary D. Nelson – Chairman
Gary D. Nelson is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of all the divisions under The Nelson Family of Companies’ umbrella. With his wealth of experience in all aspects of the human resources industry, he is considered an expert in the workforce management business and continues to explore new avenues to enhance relationships with clients and consultants. Gary’s keen grasp of prevailing economic and business trends has enabled him to lead Nelson Technology to its position as the leader in providing comprehensive service and software solutions to the workforce management marketplace.
Career Highlights
A graduate of San Jose State University with advanced work in industrial relations, Gary worked ten years in Human Resources before founding his own company in 1970. Prior to founding Nelson, he was associated with Data Technology Corporation, Fairchild Semiconductor, American Optical Corporations’ Analytical Instrument Division, Marin General Hospital and the California State Personnel Board.
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Craig S. Nelson – Executive Vice President of Staffing Services
Craig S. Nelson leads the staffing divisions of the Nelson Family of companies. This includes overseeing the traditional staffing businesses of Nelson Staffing, Nelson Technology and Nelson & Associates. In addition, Craig is responsible for recruiting and retaining the best talent through Northern California’s premier job board, NelsonJobs.com.
Career Highlights
Craig joined the Nelson Family of Companies in 2001 as General Counsel with responsibility for legal, administration, safety & risk, and human resources. In 2003, in addition to the aforementioned responsibilities Craig assumed responsibility for two professional staffing units, TechSource and Nelson & Associates. In 2005, Nelson Staffing was added to Craig’s list of responsibilities.
In 2006, Craig relinquished his corporate responsibilities, assumed responsibility for Nelsonjobs.com and the Recruiting & Retention team while continuing to lead the staffing units.
Prior to joining Nelson, he spent seven years working for the Criminal Division of the California Department of Justice and
before that three years as a litigator with the Law Offices of Bowles and Verna.
Craig has a Masters of Law from University of San Diego, his Juris Doctor from Hastings College of Law and degrees in Business Administration and Economics from California State University, Chico. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1990.
Nelson Technology History |
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