Bulldog Athletic Hall of Fame
Is a 1977 graduate of Western with a Bachelor of Science degree. Upon graduation, he entered the Road Construction business and was a substitute teacher. Olsen worked as a plumber in 1978 and received his Journeymen’s License in 1987. In 1988, he bought A & O Sheet Metal and received his Master Plumbers License in 1993. Olsen has been a member of the Bulldog Booster Club since 1978. He started the Calf-A-Year Club and the 100 Bushel Club. Olsen was instrumental in bringing football back to Western after it was dropped in 1987. Rick has been tireless in his support of Bulldog Athletics and never asks why, only what needs to be done.
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