Background
Olson, Mark Walter was born on March 17, 1943 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States. Son of Walter Roland and Agnes Marie (Peterson) Olson.
administrator management consultant
Olson, Mark Walter was born on March 17, 1943 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States. Son of Walter Roland and Agnes Marie (Peterson) Olson.
Bachelor in Economics, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1965.
Joined First Bank Systems, St. Paul, 1966, named officer, 1969. Legislation assistant banking issues Congressman Bill Frenzel, Washington, 1971—1972, director Minnesota district office, 1974—1976. With Andrews Allen Company, St. Paul, 1972—1974.
President, Chief Executive Officer Security State Bank, Fergus Falls, 1976—1988. Partner Ernst & Young LLP (formerly Arthur Young & Company), 1988—1999, national director regulatory consulting practice. Staff director Securities Subcommittee United States Senate Banking Housing & Urban Affairs Committee, 2000—2001.
Member board governors Federal Reserve Systems, 2001—2006, administrative governor, 2002—2006. Chairman Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), 2006—2009. Co-chairman Corporation Risk Advisors, LLC, Washington, since 2009.
Board directors Pioneer Home, Fergus Falls, 1977—1986, Lake Region Hospital, Fergus Falls, 1978—1988, Fergus Falls Area Young Men’s Christian Association, 1977—1983. Member of American Bankers Association (chairman government relations council, board directors 1982-1984, president 1986-1987), C. of Chamber (board directors 1980-1984).
Married Renee Irene Korda, July 5, 1980. Children: Benjamin, Stephanie.