Behavioral Health
IA · IN · NC · MN
Purpose-built facilities for behavioral health operators across the Midwest.
Our Story
From one founder in 1999 to over $1 billion in projects across the Midwest — a track record built on careful partnerships and complex work.
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Bringing people together.
Mike Nelson has spent his career bringing clients, bankers, investors and municipalities together to create projects that leave a positive mark on the community. His track record has led the firm to complete more than $1 billion in projects. Nelson is an industry expert when it comes to navigating complex tax credits, economic incentives, bridge financing, tax increment financing, and enterprise zone tax credits. He is naturally drawn to challenging projects, and looks to partner with people who share his vision and energy but don't have the development and construction background required to conquer a historic renovation.
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The beginnings.
Mike began his career at Ryan Companies in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he was a project manager. While at Ryan, he oversaw projects for companies such as Best Buy, Cub Foods, and Target. In 1995, Mike went to work for Welsh Companies to help grow their development arm, and played an important role in building their development portfolio over the four years he was employed there. After working in the construction and development field for over eight years, Mike founded Nelson Development & Construction Services.
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Recognizing potential.
Nelson's ability to recognize potential — in both people and projects — is one of the strengths that has helped him build the businesses that exist today. Since the inception of Nelson Development & Construction Services, Mike has formed an intelligent and powerful team with the ability to communicate and make decisions with speed and accuracy. Since 1999, Mike and his team have overseen the creation of some of the area's most distinctive commercial, residential, and historic buildings. Nelson's dedication to overseeing the entire development and construction process has proven to be an efficient way to create quality and timely projects.
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What We Do
Senior Living
IA · NE · IL · KS
Independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities designed to feel like home.
Multifamily
IA
Market-rate and workforce housing developments that strengthen the neighborhoods around them.