1949
Born to Omer Olaf and Betty Jean Olson in Valparaiso, IN.
1972
Earns a Bachelor of Science in education from Indiana University.
1973
Is a fellow of Ball State University until 1974.
1975
Teaches adult education at Portage Adult Education in Indiana.
1975
Is a vocational rehabilitation counselor for the deaf at Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation in Highland, IN.
1978
Earns a Master of Arts in special education from Ball State University.
1986
Works as an addictions and behavioral medicine counselor at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, IN until 2006.
1986
Is the recipient of the Letter of Commendation from Indiana Governor Robert Orr, Governor Otis Bowen and President Ronald Reagan.
1993
Is a treasurer for Everybody Counts Center for Independent Living in Merrillville, IN until 1994.
2000
Becomes a group facilitator at St. Jude House in Crown Point, IN, remaining until 2011.
2001
Earns a Master of Arts in counseling and guidance from Governors State University.
2006
Works for Regional Mental Health Center until 2015.
2016
Works as an addictions and mental health therapist at Parkdale Center for Professionals and continues in this role.
2017
Is a Court Order Special Advocate and continues in this role.
2021
Maintains membership with Indiana Counselors Association Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Indiana Association of the Deaf.