Background
Olson, Allen Ingvar was born on November 5, 1938 in Rolla, North Dakota, United States. Son of Elmer Martin and Olga (Sundin) Olson.
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Allen Ingvar Olson
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Allen Ingvar Olson, American former governor of North Dakota. Bar: North Dakota 1963, United States Supreme Court 1967. Decorated Army commendation medal; named American of Year American Religious Town Hall Foundation, 1977, Man of Year Associate General Contractors, 1981, Water Statesman of Year National Water Resources Association, 1983.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, University North Dakota, 1960. Juris Doctor, University North Dakota, 1963.
Career
Assistant director North Dakota Legislation Council, 1967-1969. Partner Conmy, Rosenberg, Lucas & Olson, Bismarck, North Dakota, 1969-1972. Attorney general State of North Dakota, 1972-1980, governor, 1981-1985.
Private legal practice, business consultant Minneapolis, 1985—1987. Consultant Physicians of Minnesota & affiliated companies, 1987—1988. President & Chief Executive Officer Indiana Community Bankers Minnesota, Eagan, 1988—2003.
Commissioner International Joint Commission, since 2002. Board directors Bank of North Dakota, North Dakota Mill & Elevator, Allina Health Systems, Red River Trade Corridor. Chairman Interstate Oil Compact Commission, WESTPO, 1983.
Served with Judge Advocate General Corps United States Army, 1963-1967.
Achievements
Membership
President Dakota Zoological Society, 1977. Board directors Missouri Valley Young Men's Christian Association. Member National Governors Association (chairman soil conservation task force, chairman legal affairs committee), North Dakota Bar Association, Burleigh County Bar Association, Indiana Community Bankers Minnesota (president & Chief Executive Officer 1988-2003) Citizens League, Lambda Chi Alpha, American Legion, Hazeltine National Golf Club, Exchange Club, Masons, Elks, Sons of Norway.
Connections
Married Barbara Starr Benner, August 29, 1964. Children: Kristin, Robin, Craig.
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Political Party
Republican
Education
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1960
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1963
Career
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1967 - 1969
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1969 - 1972
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1972 - 1980
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1981 - 1985
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1985 - 1987
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1985 - 1987
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1987 - 1988
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1988 - 2003
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2002
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Awards
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Decorated Army commendation medal. Named American of Year American Religious Town Hall Foundation, 1977, Man of Year Associate General Contractors, 1981, Water Statesman of Year National Water Resources Association, 1983.Decorated Army commendation medal. Named American of Year American Religious Town Hall Foundation, 1977, Man of Year Associate General Contractors, 1981, Water Statesman of Year National Water Resources Association, 1983.