Nelson Samler (Jim)

Nelson (Jim) Samler is an experienced professional in the insulation and construction industry with a career spanning several decades. Currently serving as Branch Manager at Distribution International since April 2018, Nelson supervises logistics and customer service related to industrial insulation. Previously, Nelson held positions as Foreman/Mechanical Insulator at Alloyd Insulation Co Inc and Project Manager/Estimator at BC Flynn Contracting, where project management expertise was honed overseeing multimillion-dollar construction projects. As the founder and owner of O'Ryan Insulation from 1990 to 2012, Nelson successfully grew sales to over $2 million annually and maintained an exemplary safety record. Early career experiences include roles as an Aviation Sheet Metal Mechanic for Aloha Airlines and as a Petty Officer Second Class in the US Navy, specializing in aviation hydraulics.