Neil W. Nelson
President and Owner of ESI Construction

EDUCATION

B.S. Construction Management, Boise State University, minor in Business

PROFESSIONAL/BUSINESS AFFILIATIONS

State of Idaho, Licensed Construction Manager

Boise State University Foundation, Board Member

ESI Board of Directors

ESI CARES Foundation

Bishop Kelly Lacrosse, Board Member

TOK Commercial Advisory Board

Meridian Mayor and CEO Roundtable Idaho 2040

SIGNIFICANT PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Neil joined Engineered Structures, Inc. (ESI) more than 25 years ago. He began his career at ESI as a project manager and has served in several roles since, including vice president of business development, executive vice president and currently as president of ESI.

Neil has always been highly motivated and has put his effort into growing ESI. As president and owner of the company, Neil immediately began expanding ESI’s reach, currently spanning most of the United States and several international locations, simultaneously elevating revenues to distinguish ESI as Idaho’s largest privately held general contractor by volume. ESI is now a company that employs more than 850 full time professionals and retains strong client alliances across all major sectors of the commercial construction industry including commercial offices, multifamily, senior and student housing, healthcare, education, government, civil, industrial, retail and restaurants. ESI has won several awards over the years including Idaho’s Top General Contractor, ENR’s Regional Contractor of the Year, Top ENR 400 Contractor, Best Places to Work and multiple project awards.

Neil and his wife, Tyley, live in Boise and have three children. One just graduated from college, one in college and one will enter college in 2024. Neil enjoys mountain biking, hunting, and watching his kids in lacrosse, football, and wrestling.

HIGHLIGHT PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY

Neil’s work/life philosophy was shaped as a child growing up on a ranch in Montana. He was one of eight kids raised by a single mom and quickly learned that ranching was not an 8 to 5 job. He realized early on that it takes hard work and steadfast integrity to be successful in any business. Neil considers it important to equip people with the tools they need to do their jobs well, the trust and freedom to make decisions, and the opportunity for personal growth and development – and they will shine. He says, “When you hire the best in the industry and surround yourself with sharp, driven, dedicated people and respect them as individuals, growth is inevitable, both personally and professionally. ESI’s success is due largely to the people we employ – and we employ the best.”

Neil launched the ESI CARES Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation dedicated to making an enduring impact on families through education, recycling, and partnerships. He strongly endorses corporate and individual support for Treasure Valley non-profit organizations, including the Women’s and Children’s Alliance, Boys & Girls Club of Ada County, Ronald McDonald House, JA and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, St.

Luke’s Hospital, Salvation Army, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Idaho Veterans Assistance Program, plus West Ada Education Foundation, Boise State University, and numerous others. “Generosity is an important choice,” he says. “One that greatly influences our relationships, productivity, health, and happiness.”