David Olson is a retired U.S. Air Force member who served for over twenty-two years of active duty, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant (E-7). In his career, he worked in both the Transportation Career Field and over eleven years in the Nuclear Weapons Maintenance Career Field. He holds degrees from the University of Idaho in both Political Science and Criminal Justice. David Olson received a lesser degree from North Idaho College. During his long military career, he served in wide and varied assignments to include a tour in Vietnam. Since retiring, he has worked in the private security field in both Las Vegas, Nevada, Northern Idaho, and Washington State.

He has made his home in Idaho since 1973.