Directors of the Nevada Irrigation District on Wednesday hosted a retirement presentation for retiring General Manager Ron Nelson, who has served as the district’s chief executive for the past decade. Members of the elected board were joined by NID’s management team, employees, members of the community, water industry associates and Nelson’s friends and family members for the standing-room-only ceremony. Among the 20 speakers were Nevada County District I Supervisor Nate Beason, who lauded Nelson’s commitment to the community; former president of the Association of California Water Agencies Paul Kelley, who presented a proclamation from the association; and Becky Nelson, Ron’s …