Kurt Olson | |
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Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 30th district |
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In office January 17, 2005 – January 17, 2017 |
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Preceded by | Kelly Wolf |
Succeeded by | Gary Knopp |
Personal details | |
Born |
Sacramento, California |
March 24, 1948
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Soldotna, Alaska |
Alma mater | California State University |
Occupation | Legislative Aide Insurance Broker |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1967–1971 |
Kurt E. Olson (born March 24, 1948) is a Republican former member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 30th District from 2005 until 2017. He is currently serving as Chair of the Labor & Commerce Committee, Vice Chair of the Rules Committee, a member of the Resources Committee, and Legislative Budget & Audit Committee. He also serves on the Administration, Natural Resources, and Labor & Workforce Finance Subcommittees, for the 29th Legislature. Representative Olson also served in the United States Air Force from 1967–1971.
Representative Olson has a wife: Barbara, two children: Madelyn and Valerie, a granddaughter: Isabella. Representative Olson graduated from Cupertino High School in 1966, and received a Bachelor of Arts from California State University in 1977.