After completing the Architecture program at UNL, Jerry Nelson decided to start his career in Lincoln and joined Hutchinson Design, PC before moving to a position with Sandstone Construction.  He has been with the company for eleven years and has been responsible for countless remodels and has designed a number of medical and office use buildings in the Lincoln area.  He has recently been awarded the AIA designation (architects license) and continues to design and remodel for Sandstone Construction as a fully licensed architect.  Coldwell Banker Commercial Thompson Realty Group and Sandstone Construction work together to bring Lincoln professional commercial real estate solutions. From location search to new construction or remodel, to leasing and tenant relations and tenant renovations and repairs, these two businesses together create the perfect mix of everything a business needs for their building or space.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally?
With so many people involved in projects, sometimes it is challenging to keep everybody happy.

What has been your most important achievement professionally?
Receiving my Architecture license.

Tell me a little about your family.
Allison is the most honest, caring person that I have ever met.  We are raising to wonderful boys, Jack who is 6 and loving kindergarten, nd Joshua who is 4.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life?
Moving back to Fremont to raise my family

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off?
Go fishing or hunting depending on the season.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know?
I am ambidextrous.

What are you the most proud of?
Running the half marathon.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
If you choose a job that you love, you’ll never feel like you have to go to work.

What is the one goal you would most like to accomplish?
Get in better physical shape.

What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life?
Growing up on a farm, I have learned to fix things.

Which talent would you most like to have?
To be able to sing and play guitar.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Be younger.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read?
Morris Goes to School.  I read a lot of books to the kids.

What is your favorite movie?
The Great Outdoors

What is your favorite TV show?
NCIS

What is your favorite Lincoln restaurant?
Lazlos

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be?
I would enjoy having dinner with Chris Farley.  I’m sure he would be very entertaining.

How would our customers contact you if they needed any additional information?
They can more information about Coldwell Banker Commercial Thompson Realty Group, please visit us online at www.cbcthompson.com.