David Nelson was born in Orlando, Florida, and spent his youth in Sanford, Florida, with his parents and two sisters. He earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Alaska at Anchorage in 2018, where he was commissioned through the U.S. Army Reserves Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). Nelson served in the Alaska Army National Guard and holds the rank of Captain. His career experience includes working as a defense contractor for the Missile Defense Agency and as a site director for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He previously served as president of the Mid-Town Rotary Club of Anchorage and is an Eagle Scout. David enjoys camping and backpacking during his free time.
