Dave Olson

Mr. Olson is a well known San Francisco businessman and philanthropist. He has served on KFF’s board of directors since 2002 and currently serves as its Treasurer and member of its Heritage Committee. During the last fifteen years, he has served in many capacities including director and trustee of many organizations including the Tahoe Maritime Museum, the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation, the Ironworkers International Apprentice Trust, the Steel Construction Council, Orinda Community Fundraising Committees, the San Leandro Vocational Education Committee, and historic automobile and boating organizations. Mr. Olson was one of the early investors and was a member of the board of directors of Cyra Technologies, a San Francisco Bay Area based high technology laser scanning and software company.

Mr. Olson’s business career has included founding and/or leading several corporations engaged in diverse businesses including steel fabrication, real estate, and shipyard and boat building. Currently, Mr. Olson is Chairman of the Board and CEO of Olson and Company, one of the largest West Coast steel fabricators.

Mr. Olson’s career with Olson and Company (formerly Bostrom Bergen and Meddco Metals) began over 35 years ago as a Project Manager and Estimator. He progressed to the position of Chief Operations Officer in 1995. Mr. Olson became Chairman and CEO, as well as sole owner of the company in 2002. Through his business enterprises, Mr. Olson has been involved in major West Coast and Texas building construction projects, nuclear and alternative energy projects, classic and speed boat design and construction.

Along with his wife, Lynn, Mr. Olson has been a major contributor and has been instrumental in leading significant fund raising campaigns including the construction of the new Orinda public library and the establishment and support of the Orinda Film Festival. He and his wife have two sons and three grandchildren.

Mr. Olson holds a B.S. in business administration from California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo, California.