Doug Nelson

Chief Executive Officer

An experienced educator and successful businessman, Doug Nelson has been a key contributor to Young Living Essential Oil's many successes over the years and has served the company with diligence and intelligence. Doug's professional experience includes36 years of teaching at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, as a tenured associate professor in the College of Health and Human Performance; serving in executive management positions in three top-tier businesses; and effectively managing day-to-day operations at Young Living Lavender Farms in Mona, Utah, and St. Maries, Idaho. Doug earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Recreation Education degrees from Brigham Young University and a PhD from the University of New Mexico.

Married for more than 30 years, Doug and his wife, Sally, have four children. Doug enjoys many outdoor activities, such as snow skiing, water sports, and snowmobiling, and relishes new opportunities to learn. He also loves accepting new challenges.

Of Young Living, Doug says, “I chose to accept the position with Young Living because I believe in Young Living as the world leader and authority in essential oils.”

Having served for five years as general manager of Young Living Lavender Farms, Doug has a unique ability to integrate the farms into every aspect of Young Living. More than just a job, Doug sees his position as an opportunity to bring health, prosperity, and abundance into the lives of many and has dedicated himself to the Young Living team.