Nelson Ferreira

Nelson Ferreira is a naturally gifted entrepreneur and leader. His greatest asset is his forward-thinking vision which is quickly followed by his exceptional instinct to hire the right people to make his vision a reality. Nelson embarked on his first business endeavor in 1988 with the inception of Ferreira Construction, and the company has transformed from a small startup company to a national premier contractor. Today, Ferreira Construction has offices in NJ, NY, FL, CA, and RI, generates over $500 million in revenue, and employs over 1000 people. Nelson is the core of Ferreira Construction and is responsible for the company’s 100% commitment to safety, business development, market strategy, and overall growth of the company. In continuing with his vision of diversity and growth, Nelson has also started up other companies including Vanguard Energy Partners, American Pile and Foundation, Ferreira Power Group, Valiant Energy Services, and Ferreira Power West. He has an exceptional business sense, relentless work ethic, and the highest of standards for values and just doing the right thing. In addition to Nelson’s business achievements, he is also committed to helping the community and has a genuine passion for helping people.