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John Blaikie Obtains Federal Certification
October 17, 2008
 Olson Engineering is Proud to announce that John Blaikie, PLS has obtained his Federal Certification for Land Surveying. John is one of approximately 200 Professional Land Surveyors in the United States to graduate from the Certified Federal Surveyors Program (CFedS). The program is an extensive federal training program designed for Professional Land Surveyors to assist the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management in aggressively pursuing the cadastral survey-related needs in dealing with the federal survey processes both on and off Indian Reservation lands to elevate knowledge and skills for providing cadastral Land Surveying services on trust lands. The Program was approved by the Secretary of the Interior in 2004 and Co-administered by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM). John is also a registered Professional Land Surveyor in Washington. His Certified Federal License number is 1204.


OEI Celebrates 40 Years of Business
September 2, 2008
 Fresh off the plane from a trip camping through Europe, Jerry Olson returned to Vancouver, WA in 1968 with a new plan, he was going to open his own shop, be his own boss and start down a path that has forever changed the careers of many. Armed with a drafting table in his apartment kitchen, a newly purchased truck (funded by cashing in his state retirement) and his Dad employed as chainman, Jerry was officially open for business as Olson Engineering, Incorporated.

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    • OEI Introduces New Accounting System
    April 10, 2008
     Over the past year our accounting staff has been diligently working on converting to a new project management and accounting system that will streamline access to project information and improve firm-wide planning. Ajera provides project managers with real-time access to billing information, project reports and live invoices. A project based system, Ajera gives managers hands-on access to project details at the click of a mouse, allowing our staff to provide clients with the most up-to-date data information available. We look forward to sharing the benefits of this system with our clients, while continuing our commitment to quality project management.


    Mike Odren Wins Accomplished and Under 40 Award
    November 9, 2007
     Mike Odren, planner and landscape architect for Olson Engineering, Inc. was a recipient of the Accomplished and Under 40 Award, presented by the Vancouver Business Journal.

    Celebrated on November 8, 2007, at the Hilton Vancouver Hotel and Convention Center, nineteen residents of Southwest Washington were recognized for accomplishments in their professional and personal lives, as well as strong service to the community as a whole.

    "A lifelong Vancouver resident, Michael Odren has been active in some of the citys most defining projects. He came to Olson Engineering in 2003 after owning Creative Landscape Designs in Vancouver. His projects include Clark County Amphitheater, Hazel Dell Towne Center and Kiggins Bowl. He is on the city of Vancouvers design review committee, volunteers for Parks Foundations Dozer Day and was president of the Botanic Society of Vancouver. He is also in the American Society of Landscape Architects and the American Planning Association. Odren has a bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture from Washington State University Pullman and is married to his junior high school sweetheart. They have one daughter."


    Hazel Dell Towne Center Wins Building Excellence Award
    November 1, 2007
     The Building Industry Association of Clark County has recognized 11 projects for their innovation, uniqueness, quality and safety. Hazel Dell Towne Center won the award for New Commercial over $10 million.

    Olson Engineering provided the surveying, engineering, planning and landscape architecture for Hazel Dell Towne Center (HDTC). The first of its kind on the west side of Vancouver, HDTC offs residents a full-service shopping experience, boasting 42 acres and 400,000 square feet of retail and commercial space.


    Jerry Olson Joins Riverview Board
    March 5, 2007
     Riverview Bancorp announced last week that Jerry Olson will be the newest addition to it's board of directors. Comprised of seven members, five of which are outside the company, Jerry will be involved with authorizing dividends, approving loans and will be responsible for ensuring Riverview is run according to the law and follows good financial principals.