Gregory W. Nelson

President at

United Way of Greater Kingsport

63 year

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Dr. Gregory W.
Nelson is a Member at American Chemical Society, a Member at Industrial Research Institute, Inc., and President at United Way of Greater Kingsport.
He is on the Board of Directors at State Collaborative on Reforming Education and Tennessee Technology Development Corp.
Dr. Nelson was previously employed as Technology Manager by Flexible Plastics, Inc., Unit Manager by Polyethylene Business, and Senior Vice President by Eastman Chemical Co. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of Alabama and a doctorate degree from Emory University.

Gregory W. Nelson active positions

Companies	Position	Start
American Chemical Society American Chemical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as scientific society that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry	Corporate Officer/Principal	2010-04-11
Industrial Research Institute, Inc. Industrial Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association that publishes and distributes research and development management papers	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
State Collaborative on Reforming Education State Collaborative on Reforming Education Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization that driving change for students from kindergarten to career	Director/Board Member	-
United Way of Greater Kingsport United Way of Greater Kingsport Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Greater Kingsport is a community-driven organization dedicated to improving lives by mobilizing local resources and collective action across education, income, and health. Key initiatives include United We Read, which promotes early childhood literacy, Avenew, a coalition focused on substance misuse prevention and community resiliency, and the Kingsport VITA program, which offers free tax preparation assistance to eligible individuals. United Way of Greater Kingsport addresses the challenges faced by ALICE households—those who are employed yet struggle to meet basic living expenses—by raising awareness and mobilizing support to improve financial stability. Through fundraising, volunteer mobilization, advocacy, and partnerships with local agencies, United Way of Greater Kingsport invests in community programs that generate measurable impact and encourages community involvement through events and ongoing volunteer opportunities. The company is based in Kingsport, TN. The organization fosters healthy, well-educated, and financially stable individuals and families through programs, partnerships, and community engagement. The organization also provides crisis and recovery resources, including hotlines and guides for mental health, substance use, and basic needs assistance.	President	-

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Former positions of Gregory W. Nelson

Companies	Position	End
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY	Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer	2014-01-02
Polyethylene Business Polyethylene Business Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Chemicals producer; polyethylene	Corporate Officer/Principal	2000-12-31
Flexible Plastics, Inc. Flexible Plastics, Inc. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures and retails die-cut polyethylene bags	Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer	2000-12-31
Tennessee Technology Development Corp. Tennessee Technology Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides support to high-growth companies	Director/Board Member	-

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Eastman Chemical Co. Eastman Chemical Co. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Produces and markets polymers, films, plastics, additives and chemical intermediates	Process Industries
Emory University Emory University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
American Chemical Society American Chemical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as scientific society that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry	Commercial Services
Polyethylene Business Polyethylene Business Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Chemicals producer; polyethylene	Process Industries
The University of Alabama The University of Alabama Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Industrial Research Institute, Inc. Industrial Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association that publishes and distributes research and development management papers	Commercial Services
United Way of Greater Kingsport United Way of Greater Kingsport Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Greater Kingsport is a community-driven organization dedicated to improving lives by mobilizing local resources and collective action across education, income, and health. Key initiatives include United We Read, which promotes early childhood literacy, Avenew, a coalition focused on substance misuse prevention and community resiliency, and the Kingsport VITA program, which offers free tax preparation assistance to eligible individuals. United Way of Greater Kingsport addresses the challenges faced by ALICE households—those who are employed yet struggle to meet basic living expenses—by raising awareness and mobilizing support to improve financial stability. Through fundraising, volunteer mobilization, advocacy, and partnerships with local agencies, United Way of Greater Kingsport invests in community programs that generate measurable impact and encourages community involvement through events and ongoing volunteer opportunities. The company is based in Kingsport, TN. The organization fosters healthy, well-educated, and financially stable individuals and families through programs, partnerships, and community engagement. The organization also provides crisis and recovery resources, including hotlines and guides for mental health, substance use, and basic needs assistance.	Commercial Services
Tennessee Technology Development Corp. Tennessee Technology Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides support to high-growth companies	Commercial Services
Flexible Plastics, Inc. Flexible Plastics, Inc. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures and retails die-cut polyethylene bags	Process Industries
State Collaborative on Reforming Education State Collaborative on Reforming Education Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization that driving change for students from kindergarten to career	Commercial Services