Background
Olson, Phillip Roger was born on June 23, 1939 in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States. Son of Willard Clarence and Carol (Schulz) Olson.
Olson, Phillip Roger was born on June 23, 1939 in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States. Son of Willard Clarence and Carol (Schulz) Olson.
Bachelor in Naval Science, United States Naval Academy, 1962. Master in Physics, Naval Postgraduate School, 1968.
Commissioned ens., United States Navy, 1962; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1987; instructor ship material readiness group, United States Navy, Idaho Falls, 1978-1981; commanding officer United States Ship Pharris (FF 1094), United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, 1981-1982; commanding officer United States Ship Mississippi (CGN 40), United States Navy, Norfolk, 1983-1986; senior instructor ship material readiness group, United States Navy, Newport, Rhode Island, 1986-1987; deputy director operations Joint Staff, United States Navy, Washington, 1987-1988; deputy director strategy & policy Joint Staff, United States Navy, Washington, 1988-1989; commander logistics group two, United States Navy, Norfolk, 1989-1990; commander cruiser-destroyer group one, United States Navy, San Diego, 1990-1992; president of the board inspection & survey, United States Navy, Norfolk, 1992-1996; retired, 1996. Consultant on navy logistics support and operational engineering. Executive vice president The Sigmon Group.
Member Surface Navy Association.
Married Marsha Andrea Lippert, July 10, 1966. Children: Christine Carole, Phillip Roger Junior.