jnelson@heights.edu
301.365.4300 ext. 133

Jim Nelson begins his eleventh year at The Heights. He came to the school after spending twenty-five years as a cryptologic technician in the U. S. Navy, ending his career as a master chief petty officer.  While on active duty, he completed a bachelor's degree in history from the State University of New York and a master's degree in education from Marymount University.  Following retirement from the Navy, he received an M.L.S. from The Catholic University of America and began work as the first librarian at The Heights in May of 1999. He is pursuing post-graduate studies at Catholic University's Library School.  He and his wife, Nancy, make their home in Rockville, Maryland.