Erik Olson is an attorney in the law firm Durham, Jones and Pinegar in Salt Lake City. As an attorney, Erik has represented local and national companies as well as individuals in numerous, complex, commercial litigation matters including contract, securities, antitrust, real estate, and construction disputes. Erik received his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Utah.
We are so fortunate to have Erik at the helm of our board. He has been vital in navigating and interpreting education law. There are many legal requirements that schools must adhere to, including testing, finances, employment, and safety. Erik's expertise is essential to the success of Canyon Rim Academy.
Erik has a long history of service in our community. While in Law school, he taught a Law course on a volunteer basis at West High School. Erik also currently serves as a volunteer Judge Pro Tem of the Salt Lake City Justice Court. An avid Scouter, Erik has had the opportunity to volunteer with neighborhood Boy Scout troops, providing leadership and guidance. Erik also volunteers as a youth soccer coach mentoring children of all ages. He has also served in various leadership positions in his church.
A father of four young children, Erik knows first hand the importance of a superior elementary education and the value of highly qualified and engaging teachers and faculty. Two of Erik’s children will be attending Canyon Rim Academy this fall. Erik’s goal for CRA is to foster synergistic relationships among the students and faculty and to pursue innovative educational methods that can serve as a template for schools throughout the community at large.
Erik Olson
President, Governing Board
