Nelson Wood Shims

10/27/2026

We’re excited to be adding a Controller to our team at Nelson Wood Shims to support our growing company!

We’re looking for an experienced accounting leader who can take ownership of our accounting and financial reporting functions, strengthen and streamline processes, and turn financial information into meaningful insight. Beyond financial reporting, this role will build on our continued focus on leveraging technology, data, and analysis to support sound business decisions.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we’re looking for someone who wants to take real ownership, make an impact, and contribute to our continued success.

✨ Own Your Impact. Join Our Team.
👉 Apply Today At: www.shims.com/jobs

10/23/2026

🎉 Happy 1-Year Anniversary, Brady! 🎉

Today we're celebrating Brady Madsen on his one-year anniversary with Nelson Wood Shims! Over the past year, Brady has been a valued member of our team as a Production Laborer on the North Line, helping keep operations running smoothly and contributing to our success every day.

Thank you, Brady, for your hard work, dedication, and positive attitude. We're grateful to have you as part of the Nelson Wood Shims family and look forward to many more years ahead!

Please join us in congratulating Brady on this milestone! 👏

10/22/2026

We were excited to welcome students from Remer's Northland Community School to Nelson Wood Shims today for a student tour!

We hope this firsthand look at the manufacturing industry helps spark curiosity, new ideas, and possibilities for what their futures could hold. It was a pleasure sharing a glimpse into what we do and the opportunities that exist right here in our region.

A big thank you to the Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators Association for coordinating these tours and helping connect local students with local manufacturers. We’re grateful to be part of it!

10/21/2026

Proud to support our local athletes and give back to the community we’re fortunate to be a part of! 🧡🏐🖤

🧡🖤 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT!

A big thank you to Nelson Wood Shims for their generous support of Grand Rapids Volleyball!

We’re grateful for the local businesses that invest in our athletes and help make opportunities like these possible.

Thank you for being part of our Thunderhawk Volleyball community! 🏐

10/21/2026

A Breakfast Built for Employee Owners!

Today’s company meeting included breakfast for lunch with
🍳E - Eggs
🥓S - Sausage
🍊O - Orange Juice
🥞P - Pancakes
in celebration of our employee owners!

A big thank you to Amanda Altringer for putting together such a wonderful meal for everyone. We loved having another opportunity to celebrate our team and what it means to be 100% employee owned!

10/15/2026

We may be a day late sharing this... but can you blame us? We were too busy enjoying the treats!🧁🍫

Yesterday, Schroeder Sweets helped us celebrate Employee Ownership Month and National Dessert Day with an amazing spread of gourmet cupcakes, brownies, and more!

It was a sweet way to show a little extra appreciation for our employee-owners and all they do to make Nelson’s such a great place to work.

And if you haven’t already, be sure to check out Schroeder Sweets and her amazing selection of goodies!

10/08/2026

As part of Employee Ownership Month, we're treating our employee-owners to a little something special today from Heroes Rise Coffee - Grand Rapids. More importantly, we're saying thank you for the hard work, dedication, and pride you bring to Nelson Wood Shims every day. Your efforts make a difference, and we're grateful to have such an amazing team. 💙☕🎉

10/01/2026

🎉 Kicking Off Employee Ownership Month with a 10 Year Milestone! 🎉

As we look ahead to celebrating Employee Ownership Month in October, we're proud to recognize Garret Wright on his 10 year anniversary with Nelson Wood Shims! As our South Line Lead and a member of the ESOP Communication Committee, Garret is known for being caring, hardworking, loyal, and trustworthy. He brings a great attitude, a smile, and a strong work ethic to work every day.

A devoted husband and father of two boys, family always comes first for Garret, and that same dedication shows in everything he does.

Thank you for 10 years of leadership, commitment, and positivity. We're proud to have you on the NWS team and grateful for the impact you've made as a fellow employee owner. Here's to celebrating both this milestone and the spirit of employee ownership! 👏🎊

09/28/2026

🌟 A Big Congratulations to Andy Stefan! 🌟

We're excited to announce Andy's promotion to Electrical, Facilities and Improvement Manager.

Since joining Nelson Wood Shims six years ago, Andy has become a trusted leader known for his problem-solving skills, dedication to continuous improvement, and genuine care for his coworkers. His commitment to keeping our workplace safe and helping our teams succeed has made a tremendous difference throughout our company.

At Nelson Wood Shims, we're proud to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of our employee-owners, and Andy's promotion is a great example of the opportunities that come from hard work and leadership.

Congratulations, Andy! We can't wait to see all you'll accomplish in this new role. 👏🎉

09/27/2026

This weekend we’re in Indy!

It’s been a great show so far at the Do it Best & True Value Fall Market! Busy weekend and lots of familiar faces!

If you’re at the show, stop by Booth 917 and say hi! 👋