Chris Olson

Chris Olson serves as a Vice President and Financial Analyst in the GreatBanc Compliance Group where he is focused on valuation, fairness and consideration opinions for custom engagements related to ESOPs, and other fiduciary trusteeships.

Before joining the GreatBanc team in 2025, Mr. Olson served in various senior valuation analysis and leadership roles at national advisory firms.

“It’s a great privilege to be part of the positive impact ESOP companies have on employees.”

Mr. Olson earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) in Real Estate, Finance, and Investments from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota. He is an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), as designated by the American Society of Appraisers.

Mr. Olson is a member of The ESOP Association (TEA) and the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO).