SHEroes in STEM
Thanksgiving Point kicked off International Women’s Day with a “SHEroes in STEM” (STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) event held at the Museum of Natural Curiosity. Les Olson IT’s new VP of Accounting Amanda Slatter was one of 12 nominated as one of the SHEroes to spotlight at Thanksgiving Point.
Matt Olson Memorial Scholarship for IT Students at UBTech
UBTech and Les Olson Company are pleased to announce The Matt Olson Memorial Scholarship to benefit Information Technology students at UBTech. This scholarship in memory of Matt Olson (pictured above) who passed away due to suicide. Matt managed the IT and software solutions departments at Les Olson Company, guiding the company’s specialized technology offerings.
Les Olson Company Named Sharp AAA Platinum Service Provider 2019-2020
Les Olson Company has once again achieved AAA Platinum Service Provider status from Sharp. Sharp created their service rating program to distinguish service providers that don’t just meet, but exceed performance benchmarks and the implementation of industry best practices. The AAA Platinum Service Provider rating is a reflection of a dealer’s commitment to best practices in the following critical areas of service delivery:
Sharp National Demo Contest Finalist
Sharp recently held a demo contest to recognize the most skilled salesperson in the country. Throughout the month of April, Les Olson Company’s Sales Representatives competed with one another, and one person in each branch was selected (with the help of Sharp) as a finalist. These individuals then competed in Sharp’s Regional contest, which was ultimately won by one of our skilled sales reps.
2017 Utah Ethical Leadership Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Utah Ethical Leadership Awards! Les Olson Company was honored to be considered for this award and was named runner-up in the business category.
Les Olson Company’s Computer Network Solutions take Best of State
Les Olson Company was recently presented with the 2017 Best of State award for its Computer Network Solutions in the category of Science and Technology. The Best of State Awards were created to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in the state of Utah.
2017 Sophos New Partner of the Year
Les Olson Company was recently honored by Sophos with their New Partner of the Year, Americas award. The Partner of the Year awards recognize the achievements of outstanding partners to celebrate their success.
2017 Sharp AAA Platinum Service Provider
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, announced that it has recognized Les Olson Company as a Sharp AAA Platinum Service Provider for their high level of achievement in critical areas of service delivery. The Sharp program was designed to distinguish service organizations that not only meet, but also exceed performance benchmarks and the implementation of industry best practices in this area.
Les Olson Company Elects Keith Adams to Board of Directors
Les Olson Company is pleased to announce that Vice President of IT, Keith Adams, has been elected by the company shareholders to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. Throughout his 23 years with Les Olson Company, Adams has gained vast knowledge and experience in many areas including Information Technology and leadership.
2015 Sharp Hyakuman Kai Elite Dealer Award
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America recently recognized Les Olson Company as a 2015 Hyakuman Kai Elite Dealer. Les Olson Company is Sharp’s largest independently-owned dealer and is among a select group to be recognized by Sharp from the hundreds of dealers that sell Sharp’s advanced business products and solutions in the U.S.
Les Olson Company Selects Debbie Olson as New Secretary Treasurer
Les Olson Company is pleased to announce Debbie Olson, a second-generation owner, shareholder, and member of Les Olson Company’s Board of Directors was appointed as the new Secretary-Treasurer.
Lisa Thaller Named New Chairman of the Board
Les Olson Company is pleased to announce Chief Financial Officer Lisa Thaller has been appointed as their new Chairman of the Board. Through Thaller’s nearly 34 years at Les Olson Company, she has shown a commitment and passion for hard work and service.