Olson Blends Real Estate Career With Giving Back

Olson Blends Real Estate Career With Giving Back by Kallin Baarstad, Communications Intern

Kyle Olson has found a way to take his profession as a Realtor and integrate good work for his industry, supporting workforce development and helping find an Alzheimer’s cure.

The HBA of F-M staff was in full agreement when selecting him as the final choice for Member of the Quarter.

Olson is with Keller-Williams Inspire Realty. Born and raised in Moorhead, he graduated from Moorhead High School in 2000 and continued at Concordia College with majors in computer science and theater arts. He met his wife, Melanie, the first week of college, they dated throughout, and married in 2005. They have two sons, Kip, age 12 and Tucker, age 10.

Olson serves as the chair of the Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation’s Fundraising Committee. He loves to volunteer time for events like the HBA of F-M’s golf outings and assist in the Foundation’s efforts to raise money supporting its mission.

The HBA has built so many awesome friendships throughout my career. It is a cool mixture of entrepreneurs, trades professionals and everyone in between!

KYLE OLSON

Another organization Olson supports with passion is the Alzheimer’s Association. In 2003, Olson’s father was diagnosed with short-term dementia that developed into Alzheimer’s disease. Over the years, he watched it take control of his father’s life, causing heartache and sadness. This led Olson to create a campaign for change.

Below: Kyle Olson with his family: Melanie, Kip and Tucker. Olson goofs around in a photo booth with Sandra Vigen, Mama Ducks Cleaning Service, LLC, at the Home Builders Care Foundation fundraiser. Facing page: Olson volunteers at an HBA of F-M event, selling wine to the crew from Thomsen Homes.

“For every home I sell, 10 percent of my commission is donated directly to Alzheimer's Association to help us combat this disease that affects me and my family, every day. My goal is to help raise $100,000 to fund research in the Red River Valley. I call this ‘Closing for a Cure,’” Olson says.

Olson’s easy smile and happy-golucky personality is highly admired by staff and fellow volunteers. Throughout his involvement in the HBA, he has experienced a lot of growth, both personally and professionally.

“The HBA has built so many awesome friendships throughout my career. When you sit on a committee with people every month, it is hard not to build a relationship, but it’s also so fun to see why others are involved. The HBA is a cool mixture of entrepreneurs, trades professionals, and everyone in-between,” Olson says.

More About The Extra Mile Award

Each quarter the HBA of F-M staff chooses a member who has volunteered his or her time to go above and beyond!

This member helps with events behind the scenes, assists fellow members and promotes the Association within the community.

The Extra Mile Award winner will be selected from the four members of the quarter.

2020 Extra Mile Award Nominees

• Elana Charlton, Goodin Company • Donovan Clever, Precision Lawn & Landscape • Steve Stachowski, Livewire Electrical Contracting • Kyle Olson, Keller-Williams Inspire Realty