Douglas A. Nelson

Doug passed away on February 3, 2025.

Doug was born in Inglewood, California on March 12, 1960. He was the son of Arthur and Mary Nelson. He grew up in Santa Barbara, off of Old San Marcos Pass, enjoying the Bjorkland Ranch, swimming holes, the beach, boating in the ocean and fishing.

Doug was a brilliant technical engineer and computer genius, starting as a Field Engineer, later purchasing ISI Wireless, a leading-edge manufacture of wireless building communications specializing in the hotel industry for energy management, minibars and safes.

He loved traveling the globe for work, especially to his favorite destinations, Bermuda, Turks and Caicos and Hawaii. He enjoyed snorkeling in turquoise water and swimming with tropical fish. His favorite memory was in the Turks and Caicos when JoJo the wild dolphin saved him from “Barry the Barracuda”. Years later, Doug partnered with Dave, his childhood friend and Hot Wheels playmate. They started Bulletproof Mfg. in Santa Barbara, becoming the leader in aftermarket bumpers, racks and accessories for the Jeep family.

Doug is survived by his sister Nanette Melero, her husband, Aurelio and his nephews and nieces, Adam, Risa, Donovan and Nika.