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PERSONAL BACKGROUND
OF MARK NIELSEN
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43 years old
Married. Wife Stephanie. Daughter five and Son two 13 year homeowner in San Juan Capistrano Raised in the Midwest. Father is retired policeman, mother a retired secretary Worked every year since 7th grade, starting with a paper route, Hot Dog stand, Florist, Collection Agency, School library, paralegal, etc. Co-Founder of Citizens Against Uncontrolled San Juan Expansion (citizens group formed to preserve rural, equestrianand historical character of San Juan Capistrano) |
Appointed by Supervisor Tom Wilson to serve on his committee evaluating the 14,000 home proposal by Rancho Mission Viejo |
Served on City's ad-hoc committee investigating new Open Space Bond measure and Citizen's Survey |
Over 4 years as Chairman of the Orange County Council of the AeA (trade association of the technology industry with over 200 member companies in Orange County, and 3000 companies nationwide) |
Four years on the National Board of Directors of the AeA |
Recipient of Alumni Medal of Honor from St. Ignatius College Prep |
Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. |
Chairman, Church Endowment Fund |
CEO of various software companies (providing software to both the Court system and wireless companies) |
15 years experience running businesses; forming strategic alliances, negotiating contracts and international projects, and building winning business teams |
Member, Tech Coast Angels (Angel venture funding group) |
Paid for by Citizens for Mark Nielsen * 27126-B Paseo Espada Suite 725 * SJC CA 92675 * 949.325.0130