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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Fredrik Eric Nelson is a Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 35. Nelson is running for re-election in the primary on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

Nelson holds a B.S. in business administration and accounting from Washington and Lee University.

Nelson is President of Nelson Enterprises, Inc. The business is an investment company that focuses on real estate, natural resources, money management and entrepreneurial activity in the region. He previously worked for Crestar Bank, City Holding Company, and Mountaineer Capital.

Education

  • Accredited, Valuation Analyst, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, 2002
  • BS, Business Administration/Accounting, Washington and Lee University, 1983

Professional Experience

  • Accredited, Valuation Analyst, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, 2002
  • BS, Business Administration/Accounting, Washington and Lee University, 1983
  • President, Nelson Enterprises, Incorporated, 2006-present
  • Co-Founder/Partner, Mountaineer Capital, Limited Partnership, 2000-2006
  • Treasurer, City Holding Company, 1991-2000
  • Director, Crestar Bank, 1985-1991

Political Experience

  • Accredited, Valuation Analyst, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, 2002
  • BS, Business Administration/Accounting, Washington and Lee University, 1983
  • President, Nelson Enterprises, Incorporated, 2006-present
  • Co-Founder/Partner, Mountaineer Capital, Limited Partnership, 2000-2006
  • Treasurer, City Holding Company, 1991-2000
  • Director, Crestar Bank, 1985-1991
  • Delegate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 35, 2010-present
  • Candidate, West Virginia State Senate, District 17, 2020
  • Candidate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 35, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Banking and Insurance Committee, West Virginia State House of Delegates

Former Member, Council of Finance and Administration, West Virginia House of Delegates

Former Chair, Finance Committee, West Virginia State House of Delegates

Former Member, Joint Economic Development Committee, West Virginia General Assembly

Former Chair, Joint Finance Committee, West Virginia General Assembly

Former Member, Joint Government and Finance Committee, West Virginia General Assembly

Former Member, Post Audits Subcommittee, West Virginia House of Delegates

Former Member, Rules Committee, West Virginia State House of Delegates

Former Chair, Tax Reform-Interim, Select Committee, West Virginia House of Delegates

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Banking and Insurance Committee

Member, Energy Committee

Member, Government Organization Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Energy

Member, Joint Committee on Government Organization

Member, Joint Committee on Pensions and Retirement

Member, Select Committee on Education Reform A

Member, Small Business Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Accredited, Valuation Analyst, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, 2002
  • BS, Business Administration/Accounting, Washington and Lee University, 1983
  • President, Nelson Enterprises, Incorporated, 2006-present
  • Co-Founder/Partner, Mountaineer Capital, Limited Partnership, 2000-2006
  • Treasurer, City Holding Company, 1991-2000
  • Director, Crestar Bank, 1985-1991
  • Delegate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 35, 2010-present
  • Candidate, West Virginia State Senate, District 17, 2020
  • Candidate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 35, 2018
  • Member, Rotary Club of Charleston, 2010-present
  • Board Member, WesBanco Bank, 2007-present
  • Member, Young President Organization, 2004-present
  • Member/Elder/President of Trustees/Coach, First Presbyterian Church, 2001-present
  • Member, Independent Oil and Gas Association, 2000-present
  • Member, Masonic Lodge 153, present
  • Member, Scottish Rite, present
  • Member, World Presidents Organization, present
  • Member, Clay Center Board
  • Member, West Virginia Farm Bureau
  • Trustee, Avampato Permanent Endowment Fund, 2004-2008
  • Member, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, 2001-2007
  • Member, National Association of Small Business Companies, 2000-2006
  • Member, National Venture Capital Association, 2000-2006
  • Graduate, Leadership WV, 2001
  • Graduate, Venture Capital Institute, 2000
  • Board Member, Fund for the Arts, 1995-1999
  • Board Member, Community Council, 1996-1998
  • Member, Operation and Investment Committee, West Virginia Bankers Association, 1994-1998
  • Board Member, Shawnee Hills, 1996-1998
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