Kent Olson joined us in April 2004 as Director of Strategy & Corporate Development with a focus on identifying and launching new business initiatives. He became Vice President, Website in May 2007, leading a new group focusing on financial optimization of the website. Prior to joining us, Kent led a privatization initiative as a member of the Senior Executive Service in the Department of Homeland Security. From 1999 to 2002, he managed strategic planning and market research for an Internet communications startup. From 1996 to 2002, he worked as a management consultant. Kent holds a MBA with Honors in International Business from Georgetown University and a BA from the University of Notre Dame. |