Craig Olson

Craig Olson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Co-Founder at VergePointe Capital

  • Education

    • California State University-East Bay

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      BS Accounting
  • Experience

    • Mohler, Nixon & Williams

      Sept 1981 - Jun 1989
      Tax Manager

      Mohler Nixon is Silicon Valley's premier advisor and CPA firm to individuals and businesses.

    • Benchmade Knife Company

      Feb 1996 - Aug 2001

      Benchmade Knife Company designs, manufactures and delivers high quality, functionally featured sporting cutlery. Benchmade Knife Company designs, manufactures and delivers high quality, functionally featured sporting cutlery.

      • Board Advisor

        Feb 1996 - Aug 2001
      • Outside CFO

        Feb 1996 - Aug 2001
    • OluKai

      Apr 2005 - Aug 2009
      Outside CFO

      Olukai designs and manufactures footwear that combines durability for the waterman, ocean lifestyle, and a brand that has strong values and roots with style, comfort and craftmanship.

    • Crimson Trace Corporation

      Jan 2008 - Aug 2016

      Crimson Trace Corporation is the world leader in manufacturing, marketing and design of electro-optical systems for firearms. Crimson Trace Corporation is the world leader in manufacturing, marketing and design of electro-optical systems for firearms.

      • CFO

        Jun 2011 - Aug 2016
      • Board Member

        Jan 2008 - Aug 2016
    • VergePointe

      Jul 2009 - now

      VergePointe is a firm of professional advisors dedicated to helping business owners, corporate executives and wealthy families manage their entire net worth. VergePointe Capital co-invests in established private companies and real estate projects alongside middle market private equity firms, institutional investors and successful entrepreneurs.

      • Partner/Co-Founder

        Nov 1989 - now
      • Managing Director/Co-Founder

        Jul 2009 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Financial Planner

      Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
    • Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor

      Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors
    • CPA

      State of Oregon