Meet The Team

COO/Co-Founder

Shelvick Nelson

Shonna Nelson

CEO/Co-Founder

Shelvick Nelson is the Chief Operations Officer of Aquarius Construction and Design. He has over 25 years of ground up, build-out, design-build and renovation/restoration construction industry experience throughout the U.S. and Canada. He has worked on a wide variety of product types including multi-family, commercial, retail, government, K-12 schools and universities, hospitals/health care centers, as well as track and custom residential projects.

Mr. Nelson was the Regional Vice President of Construction - Mid Atlantic Division for Iron Fish Construction where he provided oversight on multi-family, CapEx and commercial projects. Mr. Nelson gained executive leadership, field operations and business development experience with Paramount Construction, Instar Services Group, Polygon f/k/a Munters MCS US Corp., Cornerstone Building and Restoration Services and Paul Davis Corporate. Mr. Nelson's experience with these companies spanned over $1B worth of business development and construction projects.

He holds several general contractor licenses, certifications across multiple states, and is the founder and co-owner of several construction companies throughout the United States. He is a Florida native and attended Kennesaw State University. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, golfing, and basketball.

Shonna Nelson is the Chief Executive Officer of Aquarius Construction and Design. She brings over 25 years of professional experience in the real estate, construction, finance, compliance, and legal industries. Ms. Nelson has been the founder and co-owner of multiple businesses including a Class A full-service general contracting and restoration company licensed in multiple states for over the past 10 years.

Ms. Nelson's ability to plan, organize and control the integrated work of a multi-tiered organization by developing and implementing objectives, policies, procedures, and controls as well as understanding, interpreting, and applying laws, rules and regulations, budgets, contracts, and agreements is attributable to her leadership. She can analyze situations, identify problems, implement solutions, and evaluate outcomes and does so effectively.

She is a Florida native and attended Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

Elijah Small

Marketing/Business Development

Elijah Small, our Marketing and Business Development Specialist at Aquarius Construction, brings 5 years of expertise in elevating brand awareness and fostering business growth.

With a knack for graphic design and website building, he has been instrumental in propelling numerous small companies forward. Elijah's tech savvy approach to marketing sets him apart, enabling innovative strategies that make a lasting impact.

A North Carolina native and former football scholar at Southern University A&M College, Elijah finds joy in family moments and unleashing his creativity in design during his free time.

Tiffany Levon

Tiffany Levon is one of our dynamic Business Development Account Managers. Bringing over ten years of expertise in medical industry administration, insurance, and finance, Ms. Levon is a seasoned professional with a passion for cultivating client relationships. As a valuable addition to the Aquarius Construction and Design team, she uses her robust sales background and strategic acumen to drive business growth.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Tiffany dedicates time to her love for music, mentors aspiring individuals, and enjoys precious moments with her family.

Business Development Account Manager