Glen Nelson, 48, CEO of the Matrix Realty Group on Long Island, owner of the multitenant Matrix building in Danbury, died Dec. 20 in a one-car crash on Long Island.
“The Matrix family is deeply saddened to report the tragic and untimely loss of leader, Glen Nelson,” the company said in a statement announcing the news. “Glen was lost to us on Sunday, December 20th at the age of 48 in an unexpected automobile accident near his home in Port Jefferson, N.Y. Glen leaves behind a tremendous legacy, both professional and personal, and is grieved by his entire family, especially his four children: Brianna, Phillip, Christopher and Gina, his fiancée Susan and her son Mitchell and his former spouse and mother of his children, Sandy Nelson.”
The company said Nelson “rose from humble beginnings to create a business which was built almost entirely on his strength of character.
“His humility would prevent him from attributing his success to anything other than the team around him, which he called incredible, and his own good luck,” Matrix said. “Glen found success while upholding an irreproachable standard of honor, integrity and loyalty. His work ethic, dedication, and single-minded focus allowed him to achieve things that seemed impossible in the moments they were happening and even now in retrospect.”
Matrix reported that a comprehensive succession plan is in place, “which will ensure the continuity of the company.”
Enrico Scarda ”“ described by the company as “an experienced real estate professional, Glen’s business partner and a longtime friend” ”“ is now acting CEO.
Mourning and burial details were not available at press time.
The Matrix building in Danbury is the 1.2 million-square-foot former Union Carbide headquarters, now with multiple tenants across the spectrum of industries and services, plus newly made shared work spaces.
