M.B.A., Michigan
State University
Bachelor of Arts, Education and Social Science, Teaching
Certificate,
the University of Michigan;
Over 20 years experience
in the computer industry: participated in the Apple
Computer, Inc. Macintosh product rollout in 1984;
worked in sales and marketing in corporate accounts
and higher education for Apple Computer, Inc.; managed
customer support for Computer Methods Corporation
and Cado Systems, Inc. working with dozens of vertical
market applications; held position of Director of
Academic Computing for Hillsdale College;
Taught business management
and marketing classes at Hillsdale College and Jackson
Community College;
Owned computer consulting
business, Northern Lakes Consulting, which provided
Macintosh training and support;
Worked in the tourism
industry on Mackinac Island as Business Manager for
the Inns of Mackinac and Assistant Paymaster for Grand
Hotel;
Wrote weekly news column
for the St. Ignace News;
Artist, working primarily
in oil landscapes: martaolson.com;