Background
Olson, James Alexander was born on June 12, 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Clifford Charles and Nina Mae (Coulson) Olson.
Olson, James Alexander was born on June 12, 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Clifford Charles and Nina Mae (Coulson) Olson.
Student, Morningside College, Sioux City, 1948—1950. Student, Iowa State University, 1950—1952.
With Foreman service department Novelty Machine & Supply, Sioux City, 1951—1955, sales, 1957—1962, vice president, 1962—1972, president, since 1972. Director Security National Bank. Board directors St. Lukes Regional Medical Center, Sioux City, since 1976, chairman finance, since 1980, vice chairman, 1983.
Board directors Siouxland Blood Bank, Sioux City, since 1978, Goodwill Industries, Sioux City, since 1980. Served with C.E. United States Army, 1955-1957.
Member of Sioux City Chamber of Commerce, Masons, Kiwanis (director 1960-1962), Toastmaster (district governor 1959-1962).
Married Mary Ellen Wetzler, August 14, 1954. Children: John Alexander, Thomas Charles.