David Nelson specializes in financial and operational consulting and analysis. A native of Houston, David graduated from the University of Texas with an economics degree and earned an MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business. He launched his career as a systems engineer for Electronic Data Systems, where he developed financial applications for several state Medicaid agencies. He also held several positions in the Dell Services unit, including controller of client warranty services, manager of Latin America field services, and as a consultant on several mergers and acquisition teams. After 15 years at Dell, he has since owned two businesses in the restoration and property services industries. He also serves as COO and CFO of H.E.R.E. Incorporated, a pioneer in predictive, behavioral measurement. David is married to Mary Christy Nelson, and they have a son and daughter. Active in his church, he also serves as a director of the Hill Country Christian School of Austin and has volunteered in several roles with the Boy Scouts of America, including archery instructor and troop advancement chairman.