Rick Olson
About Rick Olson
Rick Olson serves as the Division Director for Arizona and Nevada at CommonSpirit Health, specializing in planning, design, and construction with over 35 years of experience in architecture and construction management.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Rick Olson serves as the Division Director for Arizona and Nevada in the Planning, Design, and Construction department at CommonSpirit Health. He has held this position since 2019, overseeing major capital project planning, design, and construction activities. His role involves managing various projects that contribute to the organization's infrastructure and service capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Rick Olson has a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree from Washington State University, where he studied from 1979 to 1985. He also pursued further education in Business Administration and Management at the University of Washington Tacoma's Milgard School of Business, completing a non-degree program from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he participated in the Leadership Academy at CHI Franciscan Health from 2012 to 2013, further enhancing his leadership skills in the healthcare environment.
Background in Architecture and Construction Management
With over 35 years of experience in architecture and construction management, Rick Olson has developed expertise in master facility planning and service area capital planning. Prior to his current role, he worked at Dignity Health as the Director of Planning, Design, and Construction from 2015 to 2019. His career also includes significant positions at CHI Franciscan Health and Lease Crutcher Lewis, where he contributed to various projects and initiatives.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Rick Olson held several key positions in the field. He was the Regional Director of Planning, Design, and Construction at CHI Franciscan Health from 2007 to 2015. He also served as a Senior Project Manager and Business Development professional at Lease Crutcher Lewis from 2000 to 2005. Additionally, he owned and operated MEI Architects in Tacoma, leading architectural practices focused on medical environments.