Tom Olson

Tom Olson spent his professional life working for the family business, Les Olson Company, serving in many capacities from the company’s inception in 1956 until he retired as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer in 2012. Tom had many interests, with his passion for the game of golf surpassing them all. The greatest love of his life was his family. Tom and his wife, Sally, have 5 children, 14 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

Tom was one of 12 children born to Les and Reva Olson (6 boys and 6 girls). He was kind-hearted and also quite mischievous in nature, so his life was full of adventure from his early days. He and his brothers and sisters shared many childhood memories over the years, with Tom always in the middle of the trouble and escapades they all shared together. 

Tom graduated from Skyline High School in 1966 and joined the United States Air Force where he served as a sergeant in the Strategic Air Command unit in Amarillo, Texas and at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. 

Tom spent his professional life working for the family business, Les Olson Company, serving in many capacities from the company’s inception in 1956 until he retired as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer in 2012. Tom also had many interests including hunting, fishing, boating, watching and betting on all the football, basketball, and baseball games, with his enthusiasm for playing golf surpassing them all. For several years, he served on the board of directors and as Chairman of the Board at Alpine Country Club. 

In 2014, Tom combined his passion for golf with another deeply personal interest of his— sobriety. He and a fellow friend in recovery had an idea, and with the help of several others, including 3 of his brothers, Good Time Golf was founded as a 501(c)(3) charity. Almost 10 years later, Good Time Golf is still going strong in its mission “to provide a safe and sober environment for those recovering from substance abuse and mental health issues, to connect, golf, and grow.” He often used his own life experiences to help others, and in addition to the creation of Good Time Golf, Tom “starred” in the documentary, “Road Back,” a film highlighting the all too real truth that there’s no easy path through addiction. The movie was previewed at an event in Hollywood, California in 2017. 

Tom had a reassuring presence that made everyone feel at ease when they were around him. He was good-natured in any circumstance, and his wit and charm could only be rivalled by his kindness and generosity of spirit. He was a giant of a man who lived life on his own terms!