Theresa Nelson is a life long Native of Triana. She was elected in 2004-2016 to the Triana Town Council serving as the Parks and Recreation Chairperson.
Theresa attended Alabama A&M from 1974-1977 majoring in Home Economics. She branched out to the working world in 1976 when she was employed with Chrysler Corporation as a Tech lll she was blessed to retired in 2006 with 30 years. She is very active with her UAW retirees committee serving as the recording secretary. She also worked part time for the Huntsville Police Department for 15 years as a PSA recently retired March 2024.
She is currently serving on numerous committees; Joe L Fletcher Scholarship as secretary, Triana Youth Center, Triana Historical Society, Triana Volunteer Fire Department as Treasury, Triana Planning and Zoning Commission, Triana Housing Authority and Tree City.
As a community volunteer and supporter, I enjoy working with projects such as the renovating of the clinic and the newly erecting of the Veterans Park.
She’s a proud 1974 Charter Class graduate of Bob Jones High School. Recently was inducted into the 2024 Bob Jones Hall of Fame.
She’s a member of St Andrew PB Church and serves as a Trustee.
Theresa is married to John and they have 2 daughters; Tanya and Tahesa, and the proud grandmother of 2; Jonathan and Austin.