Thom Nester joined The NRP Group in 2019 and now serves as the Vice President of Vertical Design and Operational Excellence.

In this role, he is responsible for developing and deploying design and engineering standards that apply to all NRP developments as well as technology, tools, and processes that foster operational excellence. Nester oversees quality assurance and control for all NRP projects and ensures an enhanced customer and stakeholder experience.

Nester has grown his career at NRP from a Vertical Design Manager to his current role. Prior to joining The NRP Group, he worked as an architect with Dimit Architects in Lakewood, Ohio.

Nester earned his Master of Architecture and Master of Urban Design degrees from Kent State University; he is a Registered Architect. Outside of work, he pursues his hobbies of general aviation (he is a private pilot), traveling, hunting, fishing, and spending quality time with his wife, stepdaughter, and dog. He also volunteers several organizations in Cleveland.