Donald Nelson

Mr.Nelson joined SVLS in 1998 and serves as the Chief Business Officer.
He oversees fundraising and fund strategy of SVLSF I, II and III as well as selected investment activities and buy-outs.
Mr. Nelson was with Ernst & Young LLP prior to joining SVLS.
His background includes several years of providing services to entrepreneurial, venture capital and LBO funded enterprises.
Earlier in his career Mr. Neslson was a successful founder/entrepreneur in the hospitality industry.
Mr. Nelson graduated with an MBA from the Carroll Graduate School of Management at Boston College and is a Certified Public Accountant.
He did his undergraduate studies at The United States Naval Academy and The American University (Bachelor of Science, Finance).