Background
Olsen, Rex Norman was born on April 9, 1925 in Hazeltown, Idaho, United States. Son of Adolph Lars and Pearl (Robbins) Olsen.
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Rex Norman Olsen, American trade association executive. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Society National Association Publications (secretary 1975-1976, Second vice president 1976-1977, 1st vice president 1977-1978, president 1978-1979), Chicago Business Publications Association (director 1974-1978, 4th vice president 1978-1979), Sigma Delta Chi.
Education
Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor in English, University Missouri, 1950.
Career
Editor, Clissold Public Company, Chicago, 1950-1954; copy editor, American Peoples Encyclopedia, Chicago, 1955; assistant editor, American Hospital Association, Chicago, 1956-1959; managing editor, American Hospital Association, 1959-1964; director journals division, American Hospital Association, 1964-1969; director publications bureau, American Hospital Association, 1969-1975; executive editor, associate public, American Hospital Association, 1975-1979; vice president, treasurer, American Hospital Public, Inc., 1980-1985; president, Words Ltd., since 1985. Director publications ETNA Communications, Chicago, since 1997.
Membership
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Society National Association Publications (secretary 1975-1976, Second vice president 1976-1977, 1st vice president 1977-1978, president 1978-1979), Chicago Business Publications Association (director 1974-1978, 4th vice president 1978-1979), Sigma Delta Chi.
