Facility Operations Director Tim Olson oversees all aspects of facility and grounds operations. He establishes and maintains the highest quality standards for the facility, exhibits, and grounds.
Impacting the Mission
Tim’s deep expertise in facility maintenance ensures that the science center’s exhibits and building systems run smoothly, creating a safe, reliable, and engaging environment that allows the organization to deliver its mission.
🏗️ Facilities & Grounds | ⚙️ Building Systems | 🛠️ Technical Problem-Solving
Experience and Expertise
Tim has spent more than 30 years working in facility management. He joined the science center team while the new building was still under construction, learning every system as it went in and offering helpful insights as we prepared to open this incredible space to the public.
With hands-on expertise in everything from plumbing and equipment repair to painting and general maintenance, Tim leads a small and mighty maintenance crew and is always ready to step in to support our mission.
Outside of NDGTS
When Tim talks about his wife, Melissa, he says his life was black and white before he met her—and now it’s full of color. He’s also a proud dad to two sons and a very happy grandfather.
When he isn’t tending to the science center building and grounds, you’ll probably find Tim working in his own yard. He’s a skilled mechanic who loves restoring old cars and bringing them back to life. He even fixes up lawnmowers just so he can give them away to people who need them.
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