Background
Olson, George Richard was born on April 19, 1958 in Sacramento. Son of George Ralph and Pearl Marie (Listug) Olson.
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George Richard Olson, American Advertising executive. Board of directors Cheyenne Village, Colorado Springs, since 1987; member Colorado Springs Economics Development Council Advertising Task Force, since 1988, Community Image Task Force, Partnership for Community Design, 1989, Olympic Hall of FameTask Force, 1986. Member Pikes Peak Ad Federation (numerous Addy awards 1985-1988), Plaza Club, Colorado Springs Club.
Education
Bachelor in Journalism, Colorado State University, 1980.
Career
Freelance copywriter, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1980-1983; partner, executive vice president, creative director, Praco Advertising, Colorado Springs, Colorado, since 1983.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors Cheyenne Village, Colorado Springs, since 1987. Member Colorado Springs Economics Development Council Advertising Task Force, since 1988, Community Image Task Force, Partnership for Community Design, 1989, Olympic Hall of FameTask Force, 1986. Member Pikes Peak Ad Federation (numerous Addy awards 1985-1988), Plaza Club, Colorado Springs Club.
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Married Vickie Lynn Weitzel, June 14, 1980. 1 child, Tristan George.
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Religion
Lutheran -
Political Party
Republican
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Recipient Clio award, 1986, Clio award finalist, 1987, National Addy award American Advertising Federation, 1986, 23 District 12 awards, 1985-1987, 16 Individual Marketing and Merchandising Excellence awards Home Builders Association Metropolitan Colorado Springs, 1984-1988, 3 Gold Leaflet awards Colorado Hospital Association, 1985, 86, 87, Advertising awards (1 gold, 1 silver and 2 merit) Healthcare Marketing Report, 1989, 3 Advertising awards Finance Institute Marketing Association, 1988-1989.Recipient Clio award, 1986, Clio award finalist, 1987, National Addy award American Advertising Federation, 1986, 23 District 12 awards, 1985-1987, 16 Individual Marketing and Merchandising Excellence awards Home Builders Association Metropolitan Colorado Springs, 1984-1988, 3 Gold Leaflet awards Colorado Hospital Association, 1985, 86, 87, Advertising awards (1 gold, 1 silver and 2 merit) Healthcare Marketing Report, 1989, 3 Advertising awards Finance Institute Marketing Association, 1988-1989.