Nelson\Nygaard is not just a planning firm, but a close-knit team working to improve our communities. At Nelson\Nygaard, we expect and respect input from all employees, regardless of job title. Our firm functions on a principle of open communication and business information is shared at all levels. Nelson\Nygaard has been profitable nearly every year of our 25-year history and openly shares profit information with staff.

Furthermore, profitability does not compromise the long-term viability of our firm. Our office environment is fun, healthy, educational, and professional. We promote growth and development opportunities at all staffing levels and base promotion of staff members strictly on merit.

Nelson\Nygaard selects diverse, talented, and motivated staff members with a wide variety of backgrounds. Our staff represents cultures from all parts of the world, such as Norway, Sweden, South Africa, India, and Japan. Collectively we speak a total of 13 languages, including: Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Hungarian, Hindi, Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, German, and French.