Keynote Speaker
Bjorn Nilsen
Small Business Manager, Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture
Bjorn Nilsen is a former US Army Finance and Accounting Officer and son of a career US Air Force NCO. After leaving military service Bjorn has established a strong and varied civilian business career of over 30 years. He currently serves as the Small Business Manager for the Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture where he drives the joint venture’s attainment of one of the State’s largest small business goals exceeding $900 million.
Bjorn is a fierce proponent of veteran owned businesses, and he adopts a “I’ve got your six” approach in his work with them. He readily recognizes that his fellow veterans bring a dedication to mission accomplishment with them to the job site and all they need to succeed is the opportunity. In his free time, Bjorn supports many causes as the Vice President of a motorcycle ride group whose mission is the support of first responders, military service, and their community.
