Bernie Olson

Bernie Olson is an American educator, businessman, and politician from Montana. Olson is a former Republican member of Montana House of Representatives.

Bernie Olson
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 76th district
In office
January 2003 – December 2004
Succeeded byJon C. Sesso
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 10th district
In office
January 2005 – December 2006
Preceded byDonald Roberts
Succeeded byMark Blasdel
Personal details
Born1946 (age 74–75)
Butte, Montana
Political partyRepublican
Children2
ResidenceLakeside, Montana
Alma materUniversity of Montana
OccupationEducator, businessman, and politician

Early life

In 1946, Olson was born in Butte, Montana.[1]

Education

In 1970, Olson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Montana.[1]

Career

In 1968, Olson served in the United States Army Reserve, until 1974.[1]

In 1970, Olson became a teacher, until 1999. In 1999, Olson became the President of Willow Creek Farm, Incorporated.[1]

On November 5, 2002, Olson won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 76. Olson defeated Robert Dale Beck with 99.60% of the votes.[2][1]

On November 2, 2004, Olson won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 10. Olson defeated Aaron Navin Bouschor with 76.15% of the votes.[3][1]

Awards
  • 2018 MEA-MFT Hall of Fame inductee.[4]

Personal life

Olson has two children. Olson and his family live in Lakeside, Montana. [1][5]

See also

References
  1. "Bernie Olson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  2. "MT State House 076". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 2002. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  3. "MT State House 010". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  4. "This is our time – 1st MFPE Annual Conference". mfpe.org. April 16, 2018. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  5. "2019 Fall Mack Days Update – Week 2". montanaoutdoor.com. September 30, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
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