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Richard Olson
Chief Executive Officer at
THE TORO COMPANY
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Richard M. Olson is Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for The Toro Co. and Chairman of Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc. He is also on the board of The Toro Foundation and Member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers and Member of The Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers, Inc. He previously occupied the position of General Manager of Exmark Corp. Mr. Olson received an undergraduate degree from Iowa State University and an MBA from The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TORO COMPANY 0.06% | 2026-03-09 | 55,993 ( 0.06% ) | 5 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2026-01-01 | 6,090 ( 0.01% ) | 498 588 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Richard Olson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| THE TORO COMPANY | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-10-31 |
| DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-01-26 |
The Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers, Inc.
 The Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates professional society which supports to the industrial engineering profession and individuals | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
 Society of Manufacturing Engineers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that promotes growth of manufacturing through technology and workforce development | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc.
 Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates association for representing outdoor power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers | Director/Board Member | - |
The Toro Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Richard Olson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Exmark Corp
 Exmark Corp Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Non-software packaging concern | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2012-02-29 |
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| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Donaldson Co., Inc.
 Donaldson Co., Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Provides engine and industrial air, oil and liquid filtration solutions | Producer Manufacturing |
The Toro Co.
 The Toro Co. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures commercial lawn equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Exmark Corp
Exmark Corp Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Non-software packaging concern | Process Industries |
Iowa State University
 Iowa State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that promotes growth of manufacturing through technology and workforce development | Commercial Services |
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc.
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates association for representing outdoor power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers | Commercial Services |
The Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers, Inc.
The Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates professional society which supports to the industrial engineering profession and individuals | Commercial Services |
The Toro Foundation | |
The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management
 The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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