Background
Olson, Melvin Nathan was born on March 10, 1932 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Carl Frederick and Dorothy Hannah (Rowley) Olson.
Olson, Melvin Nathan was born on March 10, 1932 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Carl Frederick and Dorothy Hannah (Rowley) Olson.
Bachelor, Seattle Pacific University, 1955. MTh, Western Evangelical Seminary, 1959. Master of Education, University Portland, 1960.
Doctor of Education, University Portland, 1969.
Instructor Western Evangelical Seminary, Portland, Oregon, 1960—1962. Associate professor psychology Cascade College, 1962—1967, president, 1967—1970. President microbial products division Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., 1970—1983.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Tower Investment Corporation, since 1983.
Member of American Management Association, Multnomah Athletic Club (Portland), City Club.
Married Mary Harder Olson, July 26, 1969. 1 child Michael David.