Steven L. Nelson has served the county since 1985. Prior to being appointed the Acting Director of the planning commission on January 3, 2012, he served as Director of Policy and Deputy Chief Operating Office for the county. From 1985 through 1999, Steve was a member of the planning commission staff, being promoted several times to Chief of the County Planning Section. Steve has a master's degree in city planning from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Rutgers University. His professional affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), American Planning Association (APA), and Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association. Steve also is actively involved in numerous regional and community organizations.
