Chris Nelson

Chris Nelson is the Financial Services Director for Meadowlark. He provides leadership to the Financial Services Team and the Human Resources Team. The Finance Team is responsible for compiling monthly financial statements, developing and maintaining reporting tools, overseeing payroll, accounts payable and billing systems. Chris also develops and monitors budget adherence. The primary responsibilities of the Human Resources team are employee satisfaction, employee recruitment, managing the hiring process, performance mangaement, employee compliance, risk management, organizational development, employee relations and OSHA compliance.

Chris joined the Meadowlark team in January 2008 as a staff accountant. He graduated in the spring of 2004 from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with an emphasis in business, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting. In 2006, Chris received his master’s in counseling and student development.

Chris served on the board for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manhattan. He attends the Manhattan Church of Christ.

Chris lives in Manhattan with his wife, Krystal, and their daughters, Carlie and Piper.