Mike Nelson
  • I am married to Billi, and we have 6 children and five grandchildren.
  • I graduated from Illinois State University with a B.S. in Accounting.
  • I am from Peoria, Illinois.
  • I am semi-retired – I recently left a national accounting firm and began working with a fellow local CPA preparing tax returns.
  • I like Lions because I am interested in serving my community, and I appreciate the cause.
  • I am interested in socializing and providing service to the community.
  • My very first job was a stockboy at a dairy/convenience store.
  • I earned my black belt in Taekwondo.
  • Three words that describe me are honest, dependable, and friendly.
  • I am happy when spending time with family and when I am cycling.
  • Causes – I fundraise for Alzheimer’s and for the Samaritan House (homeless shelter) in Denver.
  • I want to visit New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state I have not visited.
  • At 10 years old, I had no idea what I wanted to be, but a few years later, I got interested in photography and thought it would be a nice career. 
  • I served on active duty and in the reserves in the Navy. I retired after 20 years with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
A big Lions ROAR for new member Mike
 
Mike has agreed to be the Hearing Chairperson.  Thanks Mike