Background
Olson, Richard Karl was born on May 6, 1931 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Son of Carl Edward and Lauretta (Glockner) Olson.
Olson, Richard Karl was born on May 6, 1931 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Son of Carl Edward and Lauretta (Glockner) Olson.
Student, University North Dakota, 1951.
Director research and development Litton Industries, Minneapolis, 1965-1970. President Science-Med, Inc., 1970-1974. Director medical systems Mellon Institute, Pittsburgh, 1976-1978.
Assistant provost, assistant senior vice chancellor University Pittsburgh, 1978-1983. President Foundation for Applied Science and Technology, University Pittsburgh, 1983-1986. Managing director Redwood Capital Corporation, Pittsburgh, since 1986.
Member Task Force on Federal Budget, Association American Universities, Washington, since 1983, Economic Growth Task Force, Business and Higher Education Forum, Washington, 1983-1984. Consultant Carley Capital Group, Washington, since 1985. Chief executive officer Vocaltech Inc., since 1987.
Vice president market research Carley Capital Group, since 1987.
Member Task Force on Business Development, Allegheny Conference, Pittsburgh, 1983-1984, Task Force on Technology Development, Council of Northeastern Gov's., Pitts, since 1982. Board directors four early stage companies Pittsburgh, New York City, since 1981. Served with United States Navy, 1951-1954, Korea.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Academy Political Science, New York Academy of Sciences Clubs: University (Pittsburgh).
Married Bernadette Agnes Deppa. Children: Kathy B., Richard K. Junior.