Monte Olsen
American politician and skier
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Monte Olsen (August 8, 1956 – April 8, 2014) was an American politician and professional skier who served as a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008.
Preceded byJim Shivler
Succeeded byJim Roscoe
BornAugust 8, 1956
Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.
DiedApril 8, 2014 (aged 57)
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, U.S.
Monte Olsen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office 2003–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Shivler |
| Succeeded by | Jim Roscoe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 8, 1956 Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Died | April 8, 2014 (aged 57) Jackson Hole, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
Early life and education
Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Olsen graduated from Cheyenne Central High School. He attended Northwest College and University of Wyoming.[1]
Career
He was a professional skier and a ski instructor at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Olsen served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008 as a Republican and lived in Daniel, Wyoming.[2][3]
Death
In 2014, Olsen died of a heart attack in a motel room in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.[4]
