Background
Olson, David Mark was born on December 13, 1934 in St. Paul. Son of Vendel W. and Helme D. (Engman) Olson.
college dean physical education educator
Olson, David Mark was born on December 13, 1934 in St. Paul. Son of Vendel W. and Helme D. (Engman) Olson.
Bachelor, Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, 1956. Master of Arts, University Minnesota, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1966.
Teacher, Nicolet High School, Milwaukee, 1958-1960; teacher, Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa., 1960-1966; teacher, Pacific Lutheran U., Tacoma, since 1968; dean school physical education, director athletics, Pacific Lutheran U., Tacoma. Director N.W. regional clinic President' Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 1979, 84. Speaker in field.
Lay pastor Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Yelm, Washington, since 1988. Vice president Trinity Lutheran Church, Parkland, Washington, 1972, president, 1973. Member administrative team World University Games, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1988, Poland, 1991, Japan, 1993, Spain, 1995.
Member steering committee United States Olympic Academy XIII, Olympia, Washington, 1988-1989. Delegate United States Olympic Committee, Los Angeles, 1986, 88. Member American Association Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (president Northwest district 1981-1982), National Association Intercollegiate Athletics (district chairman 1970-1975, national executive committee 1975-1987, national president 1985-1986, award of merit 1979, member Hall of Fame), Washington Association Health, Physical Education, Recration and Dance (president 1975), National Association College Athletic Directors, Rotary (local vice president 1970-1971, president 1971-1972), Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Epsilon Kappa.
Married Arvis Joyce Garberg, August 7, 1957. Children: Jana, Mark, Julie, Michael.