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Steve Nelson's many years of experience in the health and fitness field have provided him with an extensive knowledge of how to design and implement effective wellness programs. As Vice President of Health Promotion, Mr. Nelson oversees operations for Gordian's Virginia-based subsidiary, Continental Health Promotion, including program and product development, direct marketing and onsite fitness center implementation and management.With an advanced degree in physical education/exercise physiology and a YMCA Physical Fitness Specialist certification, Mr. Nelson spent several years developing and overseeing wellness programs and supervising staff for the YMCA. He served as an Executive Fitness Instructor and was later named Vice President of Operations, a position that entailed the development and evaluation of wellness programs for corporate clients, as well as the hiring and training of staff.Mr. Nelson is especially knowledgeable in the subjects of nutrition, back care, smoking cessation and stress management. He earned a bachelor's degree in physical education at Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts, as well as a master's degree in physical education/exercise physiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. | 