Erik Olson
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Jennifer Ivan, MBA
Erik has a strong natural ability to make connections and cultivate relationships that have resulted in a signifcant increase in awareness and funding for the College of Business at CSU. He developed, launched, and grew an outstanding national networking group of College of Business alumni and friends who share a vision of making the College of Business a world-class institution. He is a consummate professional and visionary who is passionate about providing opportunities for future business leaders, creating beneficial partnerships for the College, and helping to create a culture of best business practices. I highly recommend Erik for any role where he can utilize his skills in development, fundraising, creating strategies and initiatives to further organizational goals, and cultivating long-lasting meaningful professional relationships.
Mike Fransz
Erik is an incredibly personable business professional with a weatlh of knowledge in in both sales and marketing. Erik's passion and business sense helped activate key-distributors and personnel to drive bottom-line success. Erik knows how to get the job done and works hard to ensure that his teams' and tasks are in alignment for success. I would definately recommend Erik Olson.
Jennifer Ivan, MBA
Erik has a strong natural ability to make connections and cultivate relationships that have resulted in a signifcant increase in awareness and funding for the College of Business at CSU. He developed, launched, and grew an outstanding national networking group of College of Business alumni and friends who share a vision of making the College of Business a world-class institution. He is a consummate professional and visionary who is passionate about providing opportunities for future business leaders, creating beneficial partnerships for the College, and helping to create a culture of best business practices. I highly recommend Erik for any role where he can utilize his skills in development, fundraising, creating strategies and initiatives to further organizational goals, and cultivating long-lasting meaningful professional relationships.
Mike Fransz
Erik is an incredibly personable business professional with a weatlh of knowledge in in both sales and marketing. Erik's passion and business sense helped activate key-distributors and personnel to drive bottom-line success. Erik knows how to get the job done and works hard to ensure that his teams' and tasks are in alignment for success. I would definately recommend Erik Olson.
Jennifer Ivan, MBA
Erik has a strong natural ability to make connections and cultivate relationships that have resulted in a signifcant increase in awareness and funding for the College of Business at CSU. He developed, launched, and grew an outstanding national networking group of College of Business alumni and friends who share a vision of making the College of Business a world-class institution. He is a consummate professional and visionary who is passionate about providing opportunities for future business leaders, creating beneficial partnerships for the College, and helping to create a culture of best business practices. I highly recommend Erik for any role where he can utilize his skills in development, fundraising, creating strategies and initiatives to further organizational goals, and cultivating long-lasting meaningful professional relationships.
Mike Fransz
Erik is an incredibly personable business professional with a weatlh of knowledge in in both sales and marketing. Erik's passion and business sense helped activate key-distributors and personnel to drive bottom-line success. Erik knows how to get the job done and works hard to ensure that his teams' and tasks are in alignment for success. I would definately recommend Erik Olson.
Jennifer Ivan, MBA
Erik has a strong natural ability to make connections and cultivate relationships that have resulted in a signifcant increase in awareness and funding for the College of Business at CSU. He developed, launched, and grew an outstanding national networking group of College of Business alumni and friends who share a vision of making the College of Business a world-class institution. He is a consummate professional and visionary who is passionate about providing opportunities for future business leaders, creating beneficial partnerships for the College, and helping to create a culture of best business practices. I highly recommend Erik for any role where he can utilize his skills in development, fundraising, creating strategies and initiatives to further organizational goals, and cultivating long-lasting meaningful professional relationships.
Mike Fransz
Erik is an incredibly personable business professional with a weatlh of knowledge in in both sales and marketing. Erik's passion and business sense helped activate key-distributors and personnel to drive bottom-line success. Erik knows how to get the job done and works hard to ensure that his teams' and tasks are in alignment for success. I would definately recommend Erik Olson.
Experience
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Habitat Specialty
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner
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Sep 2020 - Present
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Virtus Insurance
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner
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Mar 2019 - Present
Virtus is an insurance brokerage and consulting firm built for today’s experience economy. We blend creativity with technology to bring a more streamlined, personalized and human approach to insurance. This insulates our clients from the process, putting the focus back on their goals and growth strategy to unlock their full potential. Our industry specialization makes us different—we know the verticals we serve inside and out. We’re aligned by our values and fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit,… Show more Virtus is an insurance brokerage and consulting firm built for today’s experience economy. We blend creativity with technology to bring a more streamlined, personalized and human approach to insurance. This insulates our clients from the process, putting the focus back on their goals and growth strategy to unlock their full potential. Our industry specialization makes us different—we know the verticals we serve inside and out. We’re aligned by our values and fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit, giving us the grit to make your dreams a reality, no matter the challenge or task at hand. Show less Virtus is an insurance brokerage and consulting firm built for today’s experience economy. We blend creativity with technology to bring a more streamlined, personalized and human approach to insurance. This insulates our clients from the process, putting the focus back on their goals and growth strategy to unlock their full potential. Our industry specialization makes us different—we know the verticals we serve inside and out. We’re aligned by our values and fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit,… Show more Virtus is an insurance brokerage and consulting firm built for today’s experience economy. We blend creativity with technology to bring a more streamlined, personalized and human approach to insurance. This insulates our clients from the process, putting the focus back on their goals and growth strategy to unlock their full potential. Our industry specialization makes us different—we know the verticals we serve inside and out. We’re aligned by our values and fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit, giving us the grit to make your dreams a reality, no matter the challenge or task at hand. Show less
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Uptown Liquors
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner
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Nov 2003 - Nov 2020
Started Uptown Liquors in 2003 and passed the torch in Nov 2020 Started Uptown Liquors in 2003 and passed the torch in Nov 2020
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Moody Insurance Agency
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United States
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Insurance
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President
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Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
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Producer
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Jan 2015 - Jul 2018
Moody Insurance Agency offers specialized risk management solutions, commercial insurance, bonding, employee benefits, and personal lines. These products, coupled with a superior client service model, dramatically improve your ability to receive the best coverage and price in a challenging insurance marketplace. As an insurance and risk consultant with Moody Insurance, I work primarily with clients in construction, manufacturing and distribution. I approach each client… Show more Moody Insurance Agency offers specialized risk management solutions, commercial insurance, bonding, employee benefits, and personal lines. These products, coupled with a superior client service model, dramatically improve your ability to receive the best coverage and price in a challenging insurance marketplace. As an insurance and risk consultant with Moody Insurance, I work primarily with clients in construction, manufacturing and distribution. I approach each client relationship as a long-term partnership. I get to know each client’s business and the challenges they face, and then I design highly effective programs to help them meet their goals and bottom lines. Specialties: Breweries, Distribution, Distilleries, Construction, Golf Courses, Roofing, and Manufacturing
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NetTote
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United States
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Co-Founder
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Feb 2013 - Jan 2016
NetTote is a mobile application company that helps small private groups & charitable organizations manage the communication and engagement of their board members. NetTote is built for any private group that wants secure, fast, mobile engagement where members can get in, get the information they need, and then get on with their lives. NetTote is a mobile application company that helps small private groups & charitable organizations manage the communication and engagement of their board members. NetTote is built for any private group that wants secure, fast, mobile engagement where members can get in, get the information they need, and then get on with their lives.
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Colorado State University - College of Business
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development College of Business
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2015
Major Gift Officer Major Gift Officer
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Solvi Brands
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Territory Manager Mid-West Region
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Feb 2004 - Jan 2009
Managed 14 states of distribution and also created the go to market strategy for each region. This included marketing, budgets, and new distributor activation. Managed 14 states of distribution and also created the go to market strategy for each region. This included marketing, budgets, and new distributor activation.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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400 - 500 Employee
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Professional Football Player
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2000 - 2002
Played safety for the Jaguars. Played safety for the Jaguars.
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Education
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2002 - 2004
Colorado State University
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management -
1995 - 2000
Colorado State University
BA, CIS
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