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The Olson Company family
The Olson Company's efforts to redefine the in-town lifestyle by bringing
high-quality, transit-oriented new homes in reach of more Californians are
bolstered by the support and expertise of our dedicated team of employees.
Our success is a direct result of the people who make up the Olson Company
family. Our associates bring diverse backgrounds to their work and vital
experiences from within and outside the housing sector.
Their desire and commitment to enhance the communities with which we work and
to introduce more Californians to the in-town lifestyle plays the greatest role
in our success.
Senior management team
Stephen E. Olson
Chairman & CEO
Drawing on over 20 years of experience in real estate finance and development,
Mr. Olson has spearheaded The Olson Company's vision and strategy since its
inception. In addition to being named America's Builder of the Year in 2000 by
Professional Builder Magazine and Distinguished Alumni of the Year by
Pepperdine University, Mr. Olson's contributions to community development and
improvement have also been honored by a host of California state and city
agencies.
Prior to founding The Olson Company, Mr. Olson held posts as Vice President at
Dean Witter and Company, President and Chief Executive Office of Signet
Scientific Company, and founded a publicly traded manufactured housing company.
Having received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Redlands and his
MBA from Pepperdine University, Mr. Olson also completed postgraduate studies
in finance at Claremont Graduate School.
In addition to working to improve housing opportunities, restore downtown
neighborhoods and promote transit-friendly living, Mr. Olson is a dedicated
member of the corporate community. He currently serves on several Boards of
Directors, including those of First Consulting Group, First Bank of Beverly
Hills, Aquarium of the Pacific, Flowline, Inc., "C" Enterprises, King's Seafood
Company, Pepperdine University, and the Pepperdine School of Public Policy.
Scott Laurie
President and COO
Scott Laurie is President and COO of Olson Homes. In this capacity he oversees all homebuilding operations for the Regional Divisions in Northern and Southern California.
Mr. Laurie was previously with KB Home for 9 years holding various management positions during his tenure. These positions include Manager of Asset Management and Acquisition at KB Home Corporate, Vice President of Land Acquisition and Development at the Greater Los Angeles Division, Executive Vice President of the Inland Valley Division and President of the Inland Valley Division.
Prior to joining KB Home, Mr. Laurie worked for a Southern California builder in Land Acquisition and Planning.
Mr. Laurie earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California, Urban Planning and Development in 1996.
Scott Homan
Executive Vice President and CFO
Since joining The Olson Company in 1998, Scott Homan has been instrumental in
guiding the company's financial growth and development. Previously Mr. Homan
served as Vice President of Finance for Greystone, a division of the publicly
traded homebuilder Lennar. He first honed his skills serving as CPA for a
variety financial and real estate related companies after receiving his
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from California State University,
Fullerton.
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