Kurt E. Olson is a Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 29th District since 2004. He is currently serving as Chair of the Labor & Commerce Committee, and is a member of the Resources Committee, Fisheries Committee, Community & Regional Affairs Committee, Economy, Development & Trade Committee, and Legislative Budget & Audit Committee. He also serves on the Administration, Fish & Game Finance, and Labor & Workforce Subcommittees, for the 28th Legislature. Representative Olson also served in the United States Air Force from 1967–1971.