Meet our new member Byron Olson (left), sponsored by Nabiel Shawa (right). Byron graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre design, spent a year as an intern for a Tony Award winner in New York City, and returned to the University to complete a Master of Fine Arts.

Byron has served as an Assistant Designer for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, taught college level courses in Michigan and Washington states, Chief Financial Officer for Metro Parks in Tacoma, owned a financial advisory firm, and Chief Financial Officer for the cities of Sunnyside and Port Angeles. He currently serves as Deputy City Manager for Walla Walla.

President John Cress (center) welcomed Byron into our club at our June 1, noon meeting. We look forward to meeting Byron and serving our community together.