Omer Nelson Electric

Omer Nelson Electric (ONE) was founded in 1952 by Omer and Agnes Nelson in Ashland, Wis. The Nelsons originally operated the business out of their home and employed only three or four employees. The business expanded over the years as Omer’s four sons, Gerald, Mark, Alan and Bruce, joined him in the family business as they returned to Ashland from the military or college. When the business moved to a larger location in 1965, retail sales were added to the company’s focus as it began selling wiring and other electrical supplies.

Over time, ONE added a RadioShack franchise to the electrical business in 1986 and Cellulink cellular phones in 1992, and continues to sell phones today as a Verizon Authorized Wireless Agent. 

ONE continues to be family owned and operated.