Keeping You Informed

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.

Olson Engineering, Inc. Adds Two New Principals
March 1, 2007
Olson Engineering, Inc. (OEI) announced the addition of two new principals to their 58-person firm. Peter Tuck, P.E. and Chris Wonderly, P.E. will be the first new principals to join the firm since 1993.

As Principals, both Mr. Tuck and Mr. Wonderly, will be responsible for leading the engineering department in planning, directing and coordinating all project production and administration.

Peter Tuck, P.E., OEI's engineering supervisor since 1994, has been named Principal in Charge of Engineering. Mr. Tuck has served as principal engineer on several multiphase projects including Hazel Dell Towne Center, Clark County Amphitheater and the newly constructed Legacy Hospital. Mr. Tuck's skills include organizing all aspects of design for road, street, storm drainage, sewage and water schemes in urban and rural developments.

Mr. Tuck earned his civil engineering degree from the University of Southern Queensland in Australia.

Since joining the firm in 1994, Chris Wonderly has served as Engineering Manager, supervising numerous projects including RS Medical Center, Eastside Spectrum and Nutrition Now. As principal, Mr. Wonderly will be responsible for managing proposal efforts, negotiating fees and reviewing all aspects of civil design associated with residential and commercial developments.

Mr. Wonderly earned his engineering degree from the Colorado School of Mines and his Masters of Science in Civil Engineering from Portland State University.

Mike Odren Appointed to Design Review Board
February 15, 2007
The City Council has just announced its appointment of Mike Odren, OEI Landscape Architect, to the City of Vancouver's Design Review Board. Charged with ensuring new construction maintains an attractive appearance that enhances the architectural tone of the area, Mike will be responsible for providing recommendations to the City on new development, guaranteeing compliance with the Downtown Design Guidelines Manual. Mike's experience in a variety of projects ranging from small commercial developments to large town centers will provide the board with a broad view of innovative design solutions.

As a native of Vancouver, Mike has seen the downtown core at all points of growth, from a shopping mecca in the pre-Vancouver Mall days to a desolate square, devoid of business and movement in the '80s, to today- a growing and thriving metropolitan area. He hopes to apply his knowledge of the city, along with his passion for the area and historic preservation to his new position, ensuring Vancouver continues to grow and expand.

Olson Engineering's commitment to the Design Review Committee goes back to it's inception in 1977. As a charter member, Jerry Olson served on the committee for 12 years, overseeing the design standards for many of the downtown office towers. Following Jerry's term, Drew Roslund participated for eight years on behalf of OEI and Kurt Stonex, whose term just expired, served on the committee for the past eight years.