Lawrence E. Gene Olson

Background

Olson, Lawrence E. Gene was born on May 14, 1926 in Lockwood, Missouri, United States. Son of Lee Lawrence and Goldie Fern (Duvall) Olson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, U. Missouri, 1950; Master of Science in Education, U. Missouri, 1965.

Career

Assistant county agent, Cooperative Ext., Harrisonville, Missouri, 1950-1953; associate county agent, Cooperative Ext., Harrisonville, Missouri, 1953-1969; farm management specialist, Cooperative Ext., Harrisonville, Missouri, 1969-1983; loan consultant, Archie State Bank, Harrisonville, Missouri, 1983-1986; state representative, Missouri General Assembly, Jefferson City, Missoury, 1987-1994. Chairman governmental organization agri-business, higher education, local government, energy and environmental committee Missouri House of Representatives. Member legislation management committee National Council StateLegislators.

Achievements

• Lawrence E. Gene Olson has been listed as a noteworthy State representative by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1944-1946. Member National Association County Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (Distinguished Svc. award), Lions, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Harrisonville Chamber of Commerce.

Connections

Married Bonnie Lea McNeill. Married Kathryn Lea, Karen Jean.

Father:

Lee Lawrence Olson

Mother:

Goldie Fern (Duvall) Olson

Spouse:

Kathryn Lea

Spouse:

Bonnie Lea McNeill