Thomas Jon Olson

Background

Olson, Thomas Jon was born on August 24, 1953 in Virginia, Minnesota, United States. Son of Robert James and Gwendolyn Lynette (Hansen) Olson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1975; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, 1977.

Career

Senior principal engineer, Honeywell, Inc., Minneapolis, 1977-1984; president, Olson Computer Systems, Minneapolis, 1984-1987; engineering manager, Impell Computer Systems subsidiary Combustion Engineering, Berkeley, California, 1987-1988; manager hardware products, SysScan, Inc., Cueprtino, California, since 1988.

Achievements

• Thomas Jon Olson has been listed as a noteworthy computer engineer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Communications special deputy Hennepin County sheriff's radio and water patrol divisions, Minneapolis, 1979-1987. Board directors Minneapolis Vocal Consort, since 1985. Member Society Manufacturing Engineers (senior ), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (young engineer of the year 1983).

Interests

• Hot air ballooning, choral singing, photography, cooking.

Connections

Father:

Robert James Olson

Mother:

Gwendolyn Lynette (Hansen) Olson