Portrait of Pete Nelson

Pete
Nelson

TEAM CHAIR

Team Location:
Sioux Falls, SD
Team Type
CEO & Owner Team
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The best leadership is not about having all the answers, but about helping others discover clarity, confidence, and direction for themselves.
Pete Nelson is a Convene Advisory Team Chair and an Executive and Leadership Coach who has spent more than four decades walking alongside CEOs, business owners, senior leaders, and leadership teams as they navigate growth, challenge, and change.
Expertise

Areas of Focus

  • Executive Coaching
  • Leadership Coaching
  • CEO & Business Owner Coaching
  • Leadership Team Development
  • Navigating Growth & Change
  • Construction Industry Leadership

Forged in Practice

In addition to his Chair and coaching work, Pete brings extensive executive leadership experience from the construction industry. He has served as President, Vice President, Owner, and Founder, leading organizations and teams through both opportunity and adversity.

These experiences shaped his understanding of leadership not as theory, but as daily practice—marked by responsibility, humility, and genuine care for people. He currently is the Owner of Construction Solutions, Inc.

Walking Alongside Leaders

Credentials

Certifications

  • CEC Certified Coach — Center for Executive Coaching
  • Construction Management — Dunwoody College
  • Owner, Construction Solutions, Inc.
  • 40+ Years Coaching & Executive Leadership

Pete partners with CEOs, business owners, executives, and emerging leaders who want to grow—personally, professionally, and organizationally.

Drawing from years of hands-on leadership experience, he brings a steady, practical presence to coaching engagements, helping leaders slow down, reflect honestly, and take thoughtful next steps that lead to real progress.

While credentials matter, Pete believes credibility is ultimately earned through presence, trust, and follow-through. He understands the unique weight carried by CEOs and business owners and is motivated by a genuine desire to give back what others invested in him.

Beyond the Boardroom

Faith and service have also played a meaningful role in Pete’s leadership journey. Over more than 50 years, he has had the privilege of serving in several churches as an elder, men’s ministry leader, and trusted friend to pastors. He is especially drawn to supporting leaders who carry significant responsibility—whether in business, ownership, or ministry—and walking alongside them with respect and care.

On a personal level, Pete is still learning—about leadership, about people, and about himself. He approaches his work with curiosity, humility, and deep respect for the responsibility leaders carry.

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