Background
Olson, James Richard was born on March 11, 1941 in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States. Son of Orie D. and Theresa Marie (Erickson) Olson.
Transportation company executive
Olson, James Richard was born on March 11, 1941 in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States. Son of Orie D. and Theresa Marie (Erickson) Olson.
Bachelor of Science, North Dakota State University, 1963; Doctor of Laws, University of Minnesota, 1966; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1968.
Assistant to vice president finance, Cargill Inc., Minneapolis, 1968-1969; with, Graco Inc., Minneapolis, 1969-1975; vice president finance, Graco Inc., 1972-1975; executive vice president finance, Ponderosa System, Inc., Dayton, Ohio., 1975-1977; vice president planning, Pillsbury Company, Minneapolis, 1977-1979; vice president restaurant group, Pillsbury Company, 1979-1980; group vice president-restaurants, The Carlson Companies, Inc., Minneapolis, 1981-1983; executive vice president, chief finance and administrative officer, Schneider National, Inc., 1983-1987; president van group, Schneider National, Inc., 1987-1992; president transportation sector, Schneider National, Inc., 1992-1998. Member corporation board directors Curative Rehabilitation Center. Member board dirs The Ground Round, Inc.
Member Financial Executives Institute, Citizens League Minneapolis-St. Paul, Harvard Business School Club Minnesota (past president).
Married Ronna Lee, February 1, 1969 (deceased). 1 child, Trevor James.