Staff Directory

Blair Nelsen, President and Manager, Laburnum Chapel

Blair is proud of his service to his community and country.  A Command Pilot, he retired as a Major from the Virginia Air National Guard after previously serving 10 years on active duty with the United States Air Force. Blair holds a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction from the University of Virginia, a Master of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an Associate of Funeral Science from John Tyler Community College. He served on the City of Richmond School Board and as an officer and director of numerous civic and business groups, including the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, the Hopewell Prince George Chamber of Commerce, the Metro Richmond YMCA, the Henrico Police Foundation and the Hopewell Rotary Club.  Blair is a Mason and belongs to Acca Shrine and the Scottish Rite.  He is a member of the Sons of the Revolution and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Virginia Militia (Unorganized) in recognition of continued service to the Virginia National Guard.

Blair is proud to be a funeral director.  He currently serves as a Trustee of the Funeral Service Foundation and has previously served as a Director of the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA), and President of both Preferred Funeral Directors International (PFDI) and the Independent Funeral Homes of Virginia (IFHV). In 2006, Governor Tim Kaine appointed Blair to the Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. He, his wife, Darcie, and two daughters, reside in Richmond.

John Walker, Manager, Ashland Chapel

John, is a graduate of John Tyler College, Mortuary Science Program and proudly celebrated 30 years of funeral service in 2007.

Active in the community, he is a Past Master of Northside Masonic Lodge #292, A.F. & A.M., a member of Richmond Royal Arch #3, the Richmond Commandery #2, Knights Templar, the Civil War Lodge of Research #1865, A.F. & A.M. and the Ashland Masonic Lodge #168, A.F. & A.M. John, a history enthusiast, is a co-founder and honorary member of the Forty Fourth Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment ( Civil War Re-enactors), a member of the Monpelier Ruritan and is a avid Model A Ford Car enthusiast belonging to and a past president of the Old Dominion Chapter Model A Ford Club, a member of the Model A Ford Club of America and the Model A Restorers Club.

He is married to the former Tracy M. Lombardo of Richmond and they have one daughter English Ashton.

Jonathan Terry, Manager, Hopewell Chapel

Jonathan is a Hopewell native, who graduated from Hopewell High School and received his Associate of Funeral Science from John Tyler Community College.  Jonathan and his family reside in Prince George and are members of West End Presbyterian Church.  His community service includes volunteering for the rescue squad and membership in the Hopewell Optimist Club.

Jeffrey Frucht, Manager, Williamsburg Chapel

Jeff is a native of New York and a graduate of the State University of New York, where he received a degree in Mortuary Science. He is currently completing a degree in business management. Jeff has been a dedicated funeral director for over 30 years. Jeff is a graduate if the Mississippi Fire Academy. Prior to joining the Nelsen team, Jeff volunteered his time assisting a Mississippi Fire District rebuild following Hurricane Katrina. He currently serves on the board of the Newtown Lions Club and is a member of St Bede Catholic Church and the Hampton Roads Harley Owners Group. An avid yachtsman and motorcyclist Jeff makes his home in Williamsburg with his teenage son, Jeff II.