Water is an important necessity of life, and while it is not just for drinking, it plays a vital role in life. Someone has to help control that though, and if you live in Helena, that person is Jeffrey Nelson, superintendent the Helena Utility Board.

With a life rooted in the city of Helena, Nelson has had a deep history with the utility board. He began working for the board in 2007 as a laborer, and in 2012, earned his Grade 2 water certification.

Since he began, Nelson has gained knowledge and experience across every position that the board has to offer. On Oct. 1, 2024, he was appointed to the superintendent position, taking his place at the top of the Helena Utilities Board.

As a result of being in his position, Nelson helps to oversee the planning, operating and maintenance of providing high-quality water to the city’s residents for drinking, while also supplying water for local industries to manufacture goods and protecting the region’s water resources.

Nelson is a lifetime resident of Helena. He has been married to his wife, Brandy, for 14years and has an 11-year-old daughter named Ryleigh Kate. Ryleigh Kate, because of her father’s decision to stay in the city, plans to be deeply rooted in Helena as well.