The Nelson Architectural Group employees are each committed to providing quality services to our clients. Currently, our staff
consists of seven professional/technical staff members and two support staff members. From the development of design, to
construction inspection and executing contracts, our team provides constant hands-on supervision of all vital tasks. Our staff is
readily available to answer your questions and discuss procedures at all times.
consists of seven professional/technical staff members and two support staff members. From the development of design, to
construction inspection and executing contracts, our team provides constant hands-on supervision of all vital tasks. Our staff is
readily available to answer your questions and discuss procedures at all times.
Our Professional Staff:
A.W. Nelson, Jr.
Education: Louisiana State University - Architecture 1971
Registration: Registered Architect - Arkansas, Louisiana
Business, Professional and Community Organizations Past and Present:
* National Council of Architect Registration Board * Arkansas Historic Preservation
Program Board * Pine Bluff Fifty for The Future * Board Member for Pine Bluff
Chamber of Commerce * Chairman for the Southeast Arkansas Arts & Science Center *
Simmons First National Bank Board of Directors * Board Member for Jenkins
Memorial Center & Jenkins Industries, Inc.* President for Jefferson County Habitat for
Humanity* Small Business Person of the Year - 1990
Program Board * Pine Bluff Fifty for The Future * Board Member for Pine Bluff
Chamber of Commerce * Chairman for the Southeast Arkansas Arts & Science Center *
Simmons First National Bank Board of Directors * Board Member for Jenkins
Memorial Center & Jenkins Industries, Inc.* President for Jefferson County Habitat for
Humanity* Small Business Person of the Year - 1990
Professional Experience:
Since founding the firm in 1976, Mr. Nelson has been the architect for a broad range of
commercial, residential, industrial, religious and educational projects. He has served as
the architect on projects such as The Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas,
Johnny B. Johnson Housing Complex at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff,
Renovation of First United Methodist Church of Pine Bluff, and University of
Arkansas at Pine Bluff Master Plan Studies.
commercial, residential, industrial, religious and educational projects. He has served as
the architect on projects such as The Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas,
Johnny B. Johnson Housing Complex at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff,
Renovation of First United Methodist Church of Pine Bluff, and University of
Arkansas at Pine Bluff Master Plan Studies.
Henry D. Sadler, Jr.
Education: University of Arkansas - School of Architecture -1979
Registration: Registered Architect - Arkansas
Business, Professional and Community Organizations Past and Present:
* Board Member Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity * Board of Trustees
Lakeside United Methodist Church * Pine Bluff Historic District Commission
Lakeside United Methodist Church * Pine Bluff Historic District Commission
Professional Experience:
Mr. Sadler has thirty-five(35) years experience in the field of construction and
architectural design. He has served as project architect and project coordinator on
various projects including The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Business
and Management and Townsend Park Elementary School. He recently served as project
architect on Golden Lion Stadium for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. He is
currently serving as owner's architectural representative for Jefferson Regional Medical
Center in their new 14 million dollar expansion project.
architectural design. He has served as project architect and project coordinator on
various projects including The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Business
and Management and Townsend Park Elementary School. He recently served as project
architect on Golden Lion Stadium for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. He is
currently serving as owner's architectural representative for Jefferson Regional Medical
Center in their new 14 million dollar expansion project.
Richard E. Taylor
Education: University of Arkansas - School of Architecture
Business, Professional and Community Organizations Past and Present:
* Board Member Girl Scouts of America * Chairman and Board Member King Cotton
Basketball Classic *Citivest, Inc.
Basketball Classic *Citivest, Inc.
Professional Experience:
Mr. Taylor has been employed by the Nelson Architectural Group, Inc. since 1977. He
recently served as project manager for the Southeast Arkansas College Advanced and
Emerging Technology Center. Mr. Taylor has also managed major projects such as The
Dumas Municipal Complex, Simmons First National Bank Building Remodeling and
The Jefferson County Detention Facility. Mr. Taylor is responsible for coordinating
the production of our firm's computer-aided design and drafting.
recently served as project manager for the Southeast Arkansas College Advanced and
Emerging Technology Center. Mr. Taylor has also managed major projects such as The
Dumas Municipal Complex, Simmons First National Bank Building Remodeling and
The Jefferson County Detention Facility. Mr. Taylor is responsible for coordinating
the production of our firm's computer-aided design and drafting.
Julie Socia Donaldson
Education: Pines Vocational Technical College
Architectural CAD and Interiors
Professional Experience:
Ms. Donaldson has twenty-eight (28) years experience in architectural detailing for
drafting firms in central Arkansas. She is knowledgeable of construction methods and
materials. Her priorities revolve around assisting our team in producing logical,
economical buildings for our clients. She is involved in the production of construction
documents for every project in our office. Ms. Donaldson joined our firm in 1983 and
currently serves as senior CAD operator.
drafting firms in central Arkansas. She is knowledgeable of construction methods and
materials. Her priorities revolve around assisting our team in producing logical,
economical buildings for our clients. She is involved in the production of construction
documents for every project in our office. Ms. Donaldson joined our firm in 1983 and
currently serves as senior CAD operator.
Mike Parette
Construction Coordinator
Professional Experience:
Before coming to the Nelson Architectural Group, Mr. Parette served twenty-two
(22 ) years as Facility Manager for a local financial institution having responsibility
for the main headquarters, seven branches as well as rental office space. He currently
serves as The Nelson Architectural Group’s Construction Administrator, assisting
the architects with on-site observation during construction, shop drawings and
communication with contractors. His practical knowledge of building components
and systems maintenance is an asset to the clients we serve.
(22 ) years as Facility Manager for a local financial institution having responsibility
for the main headquarters, seven branches as well as rental office space. He currently
serves as The Nelson Architectural Group’s Construction Administrator, assisting
the architects with on-site observation during construction, shop drawings and
communication with contractors. His practical knowledge of building components
and systems maintenance is an asset to the clients we serve.
Jeanne Spann
Financial Manager
Education: University of Massachusetts @ Lowell- BS Accounting 1976
Registration: Certified Public Accountant 1983
Business, Professional and Community Organizations Past and Present:
Member AICPA * Trinity Episcopal School Board * Board Member Girl Scouts of
America
America
Professional Experience:
Ms. Spann entered public practice in 1986 after serving as office manger for a Pine
Bluff law firm. She has served as the Nelson Architectural Group's CPA since that
time. Ms. Spann assumed the additional role of financial manager for the Nelson
Group in 2000. She also maintains her practice in Pine Bluff serving various local
businesses.
Bluff law firm. She has served as the Nelson Architectural Group's CPA since that
time. Ms. Spann assumed the additional role of financial manager for the Nelson
Group in 2000. She also maintains her practice in Pine Bluff serving various local
businesses.
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About Us:
“Creating exceptional
value for our clients is at
the very core of providing
services that make their
projects successful.”
A.W. Nelson, Jr.
President
value for our clients is at
the very core of providing
services that make their
projects successful.”
A.W. Nelson, Jr.
President
