William Christian Olsen

Chris is a native of Decatur, Illinois, and began his career at Illinois Power Company in 1977. He joined Tate and Lyle in 2005.

Chris has been active in numerous community organizations throughout his career. These include the Decatur Chamber of Commerce, Millikin Alumni Association, the United Way, Macon Resources (an agency supporting the developmentally disabled), Easter Seals, Rotary, Kiwanis, and the Special Olympics.

Chris and his wife, Debbie, live in Bluffton, South Carolina. He met his wife at Millikin, and she is also a 1974 graduate. Debbie formerly worked for the Meridian School District and Decatur Memorial Hospital. Debbie was also active in the Millikin Decatur Symphony Guild. The Olsens are still members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Decatur. They are also members of the Belfair Golf Club in Bluffton, South Carolina, and the Country Club of Decatur. Both Chris and Debbie enjoy golf, college athletics, and travel.