Matt Nelson

Matt Nelson has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Matt currently holds the role of Chief Operating Officer, Employee Benefits at Crest Insurance Group since January 2020. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Vice President at Crest Insurance Group from January 2020 to August 2020.

Before joining Crest Insurance Group, Matt worked as a Vice President - Sales Executive at Lovitt & Touché from September 2015 to January 2020, where they managed and maintained client relationships in the employee benefits and commercial insurance fields. During their tenure, they handled a clientele with a total premium volume of approximately $7MM.

Matt also served in the Arizona Army National Guard as an AH-64 Apache Helicopter Crew Chief from February 2010 to February 2019. Matt was responsible for the maintenance, documentation, and flight status of high-value aviation assets.

Prior to their military service, they worked as a Benefits Practice Leader at Wells Fargo Insurance Services from February 2013 to August 2015. Matt was also a Marketing Account Executive at Black, Gould & Associates from March 2011 to February 2013, where their responsibilities included recruitment, retention of agency partners, and spearheading marketing initiatives.

Matt started their career as an Individual Account Executive at Black, Gould & Associates from August 2005 to August 2010. Matt also worked at Honeywell Aerospace as a Business Compliance and Aerospace Export Control specialist from June 2004 to August 2005. Additionally, they were an Electronic Records Clerk & Project Leader at LandAmerica Lawyers Title from March 2001 to May 2004.

Matt Nelson attended Arizona State University from 2001 to 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Justice Studies. From 2013 to 2015, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General at the University of Phoenix. In addition to their academic education, they also attended the United States Army Aviation Logistics School for a period that is unspecified, where they studied Aviation Logistics & Maintenance. Furthermore, they attended The United States Army School of Infantry and Maneuver, but specific details regarding their field of study and duration are unavailable.