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.