Our People

The Olson Group handpicked a professional staff of experts in their insurance fields to make sure you have the service and personal attention you deserve. Our insurance representatives are always available to help you either in person, on the phone or via e-mail. Contact us today for a consultation!
James Olson, President

James A. Olson - President
Phone: 605.274.2570
Toll Free: 877.711.6151




Andy Carlson - Sales & Marketing Andy Carlson - Sales & Marketing
andyc@theolsongroup.org
Phone: 605.274.2618
Toll Free: 877.711.6151 ext. 618
Cell: 605.496.6484

Andy's prior position was a Community Wellness Coordinator for Whole Health Dimensions – Southern South Dakota and Northwest Iowa. Before WHD he taught and coached at Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls. Andy holds a bachelor’s degree from Augustana College in health, physical education and recreation and has an MBA from Colorado Technical University. He is a mentor for the Big Brother/Big Sister program and teaches business classes part time at Colorado Tech. Hunting, outdoor activities, exercise and spending time with his wife, Liz and one year old, Blaze are Andy’s spare time activities.



Scott Fiedler, Vice President Sales & Marketing Scott Fiedler - Vice President Sales & Marketing
scottf@theolsongroup.org
Phone: 605.274.2615
Toll Free: 877.711.6151 ext. 615
Cell: 605.940.5564

Scott has been with The Olson Group since 1997, prior to joining us he was employed with Wellmark / Blue Cross Blue Shield. He brings over 25 years experience to his clients. Scott and his wife Debbie have two children Megan and Marlee. In his spare time he enjoys golf & has officiated High School and College Basketball for 34 years. Scott has his degree from University of South Dakota earning both a BA and MA in Education.



Lisa Hartman, Group Account Manager Lisa Hartman - Group Account Manager
lisah@theolsongroup.org
Phone: 605.274.2614
Toll Free: 877.711.6151 ext. 614
Cell: 605.759.1272

Lisa joined us in 2005 coming from the company side at Wellmark / Blue Cross Blue Shield. Lisa brings over 15 years of Employee Benefits to our customers. She and her husband Chad have two children, Andrew and Sydney. She is an active mother and spends time attending activities with her children involved in basketball and cheer. She enjoys reading and spending time at Lake Campbell. She earned her degree from University of South Dakota and Kilian Community College.



Kristin Hilt, Individual Account Manager Kristin Hilt - Individual Account Manager
kristinh@theolsongroup.org
Phone: 605.274.2613
Toll Free: 877.711.6151 ext. 613
Cell: 605.359.0998

Kristin came to The Olson Group from Wellmark / Blue Cross Blue Shield in 2003 with over 15 years experience. She and her husband Allen have two boys, Ross and Evan. She enjoys camping/canoeing, scrap booking, reading and attending sporting events. Kristin is found of Dale Carnegie and lives by this quote, “Remember happiness doesn't depend on who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think.” She received her BS in both Speech Communication and Public Relations from Southwest Minnesota State University.



Marci Meyers, Producer Marci Meyers - Producer
marcim@theolsongroup.org
Phone: 605.274.2617
Toll Free: 877.711.6151 ext. 617
Cell: 605.940.5565

Marci joined The Olson Group in 2004. She entered the insurance business in 1988 spending the first 16 years with Wellmark / Blue Cross Blue Shield. She has three children Joe, Natalie and Elise. Marci enjoys reading, golf, cooking and playing the piano. She is a member of SMEI and earned her BA in Healthcare Administration from Metropolitan State University in Minnesota and her MBA at University of Sioux Falls.



Brad O. Peterson, Producer Brad O. Peterson - Producer
bradp@theolsongroup.org
Phone: 605.274.2616
Toll Free: 877.711.6151 ext. 616
Cell: 605.929.6045

Brad came to The Olson Group in 2005 bringing with him over 23 years of experience. He and his wife Tina have four children Danica, Amanda, Ian and Kyle. Brad enjoys hunting and fishing.

Brad has a BS in Earth Science from the University of South Dakota.