President, Olson Communities
Mr. Holford is responsible for directing the company’s community operating team overseeing construction, sales & marketing, finance and homeowner satisfaction at Olson communities throughout California. Joining The Olson Company in 2003, he also manages the company’s corporate branding & marketing.
Mr. Holford began his professional career in the airline industry working for Continental Airlines and Long Beach-based Jet America Airlines over a ten year period.
Mr. Holford joined The Walt Disney Company in 1989, directing the sales & marketing for The Walt Disney Company’s West Coast Attractions Division, including Disneyland Park and Resort. He was a member of the founding executive team for Disney Sports Enterprises in 1993 and was appointed Chief Marketing Officer for the inaugural franchise Mighty Ducks Hockey Team (NHL). In 1996, Disney acquired the Anaheim Angels Baseball Club (MLB) where Mr. Holford was responsible for the Marketing & Sales of the Club and the re-branding of Angels Stadium Ballpark. During his career with The Walt Disney Company, Mr. Holford was a recipient of the prestigious Advertising Age “Marketing 100” Award for global marketing excellence.
A resident of Long Beach, Mr. Holford attended California State University, Long Beach and has previously served on the Board of Directors for Southern California Special Olympics.
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