David Nelson
Template:TOCnestleft David Nelson is an Idaho activist.
Collin County Democratic Socialists Closed Facebook Group
Democratic Socialists of America - Collin County Closed Facebook Group, members, as of June 1, 2017 included David Nelson.[1]
Background
David Nelson is a fourth-generation Idahoan who grew up on a Genesee wheat ranch. A graduate of the University of Idaho, Nelson left Idaho to pursue a career in the oil and gas industry writing software that helps companies manage their energy more efficiently.
He returned to Idaho 20 years ago with a flourishing business he started with his boss when the two left Chevron to work together. Since then, David’s company has grown to employ more than 50 people working in Idaho, Texas and Argentina.
David’s interest in politics began as a kid as he watched – and helped – his father knock on doors as he successfully ran for Latah County Commissioner. “I saw him calmly and respectfully talk to all people and gain an understanding of where their concerns and motivations were and how he used those insights while in office,” David said.
In the last 10 years, he has worked as a Democratic County and Legislative district chair, recruiting candidates and coordinating the party’s operations. He helped recruit and elect Senator Dan Schmidt, Representative Paulette Jordan, Latah County Commission Tom Lamar, and Latah County Clerk Henrianne Westberg.
David lives in Moscow with his wife Nancy Nelson.[2]
DSA connection
Palouse Democratic Socialists of America November 2 2018:
Thank you to everyone who came out last night to help make our Democratic Candidate Forum a great success!
Thank you to all the candidates who participated: Rebecca For Idaho, Cristina McNeil for Congress, Laurene Sorensen for Idaho and David Nelson for Idaho!
Thank you to our moderators Dr. Leontina Hormel and Tim Faust!