Monday, September 16, 2013 - Dougal Nelson, Habitat for Humanity

Posted by Johanna Smith

on Sep 10, 2013

Dougal Nelson, Director of Development for Habitat for Humanity, will join us on Monday, September 16. He will be discussing Habitat’s family selection process and the impact of homeownership on a family and the community. Dougal will also touch on the strategic direction the organization is taking.

Dougal and his wife Pam of 31 years, are both lifelong residents of the Quad Cities. After graduating from Western Illinois University, Dougal went on to become Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Isabel Bloom for many years. Driven by memories of his childhood years, his passion for the community, and wanting to give back, Dougal decided in late 2011 to leave Isabel Bloom and pursue a career in helping those less fortunate. Dougal had previously volunteered at the Red Cross, Junior Achievement and for Habitat for Humanity. Having witnessed what a community can do for those in need, it seemed like a natural fit for him to be closer to the missions he so believed in. In November 2011, Dougal accepted the position as Director of Development with Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities. His goals are widespread; however, eliminating generational poverty is most important to Dougal.

When he is not working, Dougal is an avid golfer, and also enjoys carpentry, cooking and working on vintage cars. He is a current member of the North Scott Rotary.