John Nelsen
Transformational People & Culture Leader
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About
People & Culture executive who makes culture operational. Builds the systems, leadership capacity, and human-centered infrastructure that transform how organizations function from the inside out. Believes the path to organizational performance runs through people who are engaged, developed, and fully present in a shared mission.
Drawn to organizations where the mission matters and where the people carrying it out deserve a People & Culture function that meets their commitment with the same care they give.
Experience
Director of People & Culture at Adams County (2023-01 – Present)
Deputy Director of Human Resources at City of Greeley (12/2021-08/2023)
Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at City of Denton (09/2020-12/2021)
Talent Acquisition & Development Manager at City of Denton (10/2019-09/2020)
HR Business Partner | HR Consultant at City of Denton (10/2015-10/2018)
HR Manager – Training & Development at Denton County (03/2012-10/2015)
Chief Executive Architect at Summit Training Resources (05/2012-05/2015)
Employment Coordinator at City of Denton (04/2008-03/2012)
Education
MPA in HR – University of North Texas (2008-01 – 2008-12)
B.A. in Spanish / Psychology (Minor) – Brigham Young University (2005-01 – 2005-12)
