Professional Experience:

Alan Nelson received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Texas Tech University in 1978 and his Architectural registration in Texas in 1982.  He is currently registered as an Architect in Texas and Oklahoma, and as an Interior Designer in the State of Texas.                                      

From 1984 to 1990 Mr. Nelson was a partner in a mid-sized architectural firm.  During this period major clients included municipal, government, public school districts and higher education and churches.  Projects included the design and construction of new churches, public schools, major additions to middle schools, high schools and university facilities.  In 1990 Mr. Nelson formed Alan Nelson, Architects. This practice continued to focus on commercial projects.  Clients included the local and regional churches, public schools, Universities and various commercial clients. Many of these projects are listed in the Projects section of this Statement of Qualifications.  

In 1995 he accepted a full time position as the University Architect for Texas Woman’s University.  During this period his primary responsibility was managing and directing the facilities design, planning and construction on the four campuses located in Denton, Dallas and Houston.  In 1996 he accepted the additional responsibility of the Deputy Director of Facilities Management.

In the winter of 2002, Alan left the University and joined the staff of Isbell Engineering to assist in establishing and managing a Division of Architecture for Isbell Engineering Group, Inc.  In Spring 2003, Alan Nelson left Isbell Engineering Group, and along with Kelly Morgan, also from Isbell Engineering, relocated to Denton and established Nelson + Morgan, Architects. 

Professional Affiliations

Member, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

Community Affiliations

Denton South Rotary Club - Board of Directors
Greater Denton Arts Council – Past Board of Directors
Deacon, First Baptist Church
City of Denton Building Construction Advisory Board, Chairman

Professional Registration

Registered Architect
Texas No. 9037
Oklahoma No. 4466

Interior Designer
Texas No. 2021

Education

High School - Denton High School, 1973
College - Bachelor of Architecture, Texas Tech University, 1978

Professional Awards and Recognition

1981 American Institute of Architects Fort Worth Chapter
Design Merit Award for the Southmont Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Denton, Texas
1995 Ft. Worth Associated General Contractors Certificate of Achievement, Construction Award Project for the Renovations to the Campus Theatre, Denton, Texas.