MEET THE TEAM

 
 
  • A smiling young man with tattoos on his arms, wearing a black cap backwards and a black t-shirt with the logo 'Exploration Vans,' stands with arms crossed against a plain wall with a partial red and white poster in the background.

    Nick Nelsen

    FOUNDER/ BUILDER

    Pivoting from a professional history as an Emergency Room EMT, High School Counselor, and Professional Rock and Ice Climber, Nick created Exploration Vans. Now, he taps into his 10+ of experience in fabrication and design mixed with a Marine Electrical Certification to create custom van conversions built to strictest of Marine Standards.

  • A young black and white puppy sitting indoors, wearing a colorful knitted sweater with Christmas-themed patterns.

    Penelope Lane

    QUALITY CONTROL

    A rescue from the Lone Star State, Penny Lane manages quality control and snack consumption. Her insatiable attention to detail and endless need for attention helps maintain a highly productive environment.