Ed Nelson

A native of Tattnall County, Ed has served as the President/CEO of Rotary Corp. since 1996. Founded in 1957, Rotary is recognized as the world’s leading supplier of outdoor power equipment parts, tools and accessories, serving customers in all 50 states and 75 countries around the globe.

The family-owned company operates eight U.S. distribution centers plus a manufacturing division that produces lawn mower blades, edger blades and air filters at its state-of-the-art facilities in Georgia.

Ed is the Past President of the Greater Tattnall County Chamber of Commerce, Tattnall County Development Authority, & Outdoor Power Equipment Aftermarket Association (OPEAA). He currently serves as a Director of South Georgia Bank, Board Member of both the Reidsville Airport Authority and the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation.

Ed is married to the former Jeannie O’Neal and they have three daughters and five grandchildren. Ed is also an avid fly fisherman.