Ronald Dale Olson

Background

Olson, Ronald Dale was born on October 22, 1947 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of Albert Dale and Gladys Marie Olson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business, Iowa State University, 1969; Master of Science in Economics, Iowa State University, 1971.

Career

Instructor economics, Iowa State University, Ames, 1969-1971; various merchandising and management positions, Continental Grain Company, Portland, Oregon, San Francisco, Fairmont various merchandising and management positions, Continental Grain Company, Minnesota and Minneapolis regional manager, vice president N.W. region, Continental Grain Company, 1971-1990; president, Atwood-Kellogg Company, Minneapolis, 1990-1995; vice president, General Mills, Minneapolis, since 1996. Board directors Minneapolis Grain Exchange, Chairman of the Board, 1985-1987.

Achievements

• Ronald Dale Olson has been listed as a noteworthy Grain company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member church council Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, since 1975.

Interests

• Avocations: sports; music. Woodworking.

Connections

Married Lynn Diane Rustwick, November 22, 1969. Children: Jenna, Jill.

Father:

Albert Dale Olson

Mother:

Gladys Marie Olson

Spouse:

Lynn Diane Rustwick

child:

Jill Olson

child:

Jenna Olson