Jimmy Nelson, PH.D., CPTD, SHRM-SCP – Director of Leadership & Organizational Development

Jimmy A. Nelson, Ph.D., CPTD, SHRM-SCP  joined the Frontline team in 2024 as the Director of Leadership & Organizational Development. He was born and raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas and achieved his Bachelors degree in Biology & Chemistry, a Masters Degree in HR Organizational Development & Training, and a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology, and has been a professional Learning & Organizational Development consultant for over 25 years. He achieved his CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development) from the Association of Talent Development in 2010, and his SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) in 2020.  Jimmy is a “retired” Dale Carnegie® instructor and is a certified Franklin Covey® Instructor.  He holds accreditations in D.i.S.C., DDI, Myers-Briggs, Hogan, and other assessments.  He is a recognized expert in conflict resolution and advanced teambuilding skills. He has taught courses in 40 of the 50 states, and internationally in China, Hong Kong, England, Taiwan, and Singapore.

Jimmy lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his wife Deborah and their two Olde English Pocket Beagles – Daniel & Clark.  They have three grown children and a beautiful grandchild – Melanie – who lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  In his personal life, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, ice fishing, hunting, Geocaching, traveling abroad, and love woodworking, remodeling his last 5 houses.