D. Nielsen Pollock, LEED AP

Principal | President | CEO

Nielsen Construction California President, Niel Pollock, has over 30 years of construction industry experience. In 2002, Niel suffered a spinal cord injury from a surfing incident, which has since influenced his life in many ways. In 2004, Sharp Hospital awarded the Eagle Spirit Award to Niel and Rebecca Pollock for their creation of the Ranchero Fund at Sharp Rehabilitation to provide durable medical equipment to spinal cord injured patients who could not afford these items. Niel is also an honorary board member of the HeadNorth Foundation and has served on the Mayor’s Council on Disabilities since its inception. Outside of work, Niel enjoys spending time with his family and swimming at the Peninsula YMCA where he also serves as a board member.

Education
University of California, San Diego
— BA Economics 1978

Certifications
LEED AP
State of California Class A & B General Building Contractor

Professional Associations
Associated General Contractors of America
US Green Building Council, Founding Member
Better Business Bureau, San Diego & Imperial Counties

AWARDS & HONORS
Eagle Spirit Award – Victory of Spirits