The WISE Conference 2018 Community Leader’s Panel Member

LINDA MANHARDT NELSON

Linda Nelson has been with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, a 351-bed acute care hospital, since 1997.

She completed her undergraduate degree in Business at West Virginia Wesleyan College and her MBA at Texas Women’s University.

Wanting to stay active in the community that she both lives and works in, Linda is active in the following organizations:

  • Leadership Montgomery County (LMC)
    • LMC (Past Chair)
    • Current Board Member
    • Alumni Chairperson (2008 to present)
    • Leadership Montgomery County Class of 1999
  • Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce
    • Transportation Education Council – Chairman (2016 – Present)
    • Business Advocacy Council – Chairman (2015/2016)
    • Board Member (2011 to 2015)
    • Vice President Governmental Affairs (2012 to 2014)
    • Vice President Legendary Leadership (2011 to 2012)
    • Affinity Team Member (2013 – 2016)
  • Greater Conroe/ Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce
    • Board Member (2010 to 2014)
  • Montgomery County Republican Committee
    • Precinct Chair & Election Judge (2006 to 2016)
  • Site Based Committee
    • The Woodlands High School (2000 to present)
  • Accolades
    • The Woodlands Hometown Hero
    • The Woodlands Area Chamber Citizen of the Year
    • IRONMAN Team Captain of the Year
    • Montgomery County Women’s Council on Organizations Women of Distinction
    • Leadership Montgomery County Distinguished Alumnus Award

Linda was born and raised in New Jersey and moved to the Houston area in 1980. She has been married to Gordon for 38 years. They have three children living in Houston and Austin. Other than spending time with family, you can find Linda playing racquetball, on the golf course or fishing.