Jeff Nelson

Jeffery is the President and CEO of Nelson Laboratories, a microbiological testing company specializing in improving the quality of life by ensuring medical products are safe, sterile, and functional. He completed a Bachelors of Science (B.S.) degree at the University of Utah with an emphasis Microbiology and a Masters in Business Administration at Westminster College. He is a Specialist Microbiologist (SM) with the National Registry of Certified Microbiologists (NRCM) and a Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance). He currently appointed by Governor Herbert to serve as the Chairperson of the STEM Center Action Board and also serves as Vice Chairperson for BioUtah, Utah’s Life Science Industry Association, and Vice Chairperson of the Utah Shakespeare Festival Board of Governors, and as a trustee on the Westminster College Board and Utah Technology Council.  He has a family of four and enjoys running, biking, swimming, theater, technology, and fly fishing. 

Jeff was recognized as the Utah Technology Council CEO of the Year (2009) and as Trustee of the Year (2011) and as a finalist in the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Competition (2010).  Nelson Laboratories was also awarded the Economic Legacy Award (2010) by Governor Gary H. Herbert in recognition of the company’s significant contribution to economic development in the state.