Ric Nelson

NEW ULM — Ric Nelson, President and CEO of New Ulm-based EON, Inc., has been elected to a two-year term as President of the Board of Directors for ARRM, a nonprofit association of more than 200 provider organizations, businesses and advocates.

Nelson brings more than 25 years of industry experience, including being EON, Inc.’s President/CEO since 2014. In that time, he has worked with local and state legislators to bring awareness to the disability services in Minnesota in how they are funded and regulated.

Nelson is also the Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of New Ulm.

In addition to his industry experience, Nelson as served on the ARRM Board of Directors since 2015, most recently serving as the association’s Vice President. He takes over as President from Shannon Bock, Executive Director of Creative Care for Reaching Independence (CCRI) in Moorhead.

“The heart and resilience shown by the disability services industry and the employees who support individuals with disabilities inspires me daily and I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to lead ARRM and support their efforts to advance our common cause in a post-COVID-19 world,” said Nelson.

About ARRM (The Association of Residential Resources of Minnesota)

ARRM is a nonprofit association of more than 200 provider organizations, businesses and advocates dedicated to leading the advancement of home and community-based services supporting people living with disabilities in their pursuit of meaningful lives.

Founded in 1970, ARRM continues to lead advocacy and training for positive industry reforms that support Minnesotans with disabilities. To learn more, visit arrm.org, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.