William Holford
President, Olson Communities, Olson Homes
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone (562) 596-4770
Property Types
Land, Residential, Homes
Languages
English
Bio
Joining The Olson Company in 2003, Bill is responsible for the operating division with oversite of planning, development, construction, marketing, sales, finance, and homeowner satisfaction of Olson Communities. The Olson Company has been recognized multiple times as North America's top performing homebuilder for purchase experience, customer service, construction and quality as measured by Eliant Homebuyer Survey's, and the recipient of the prestigious Eliant Choice Awards.
Previously at The Walt Disney Company, Bill directed sales and marketing for Disney's West Coast Division, including Disneyland Park and Resort. A member of the initial executive team for Disney Sports Enterprises in 1993, he also oversaw sales and marketing for the inaugural Mighty Ducks Hockey Team (NHL) as well as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim's Premium Club program. When Disney acquired the Anaheim Angels Baseball Club (MLB) in 1997, Bill was responsible for the sales and marketing of the franchise and Angels Stadium Ballpark. Beginning his career with Disney in 1989, Bill was a recipient of the Advertising Age Magazine "Marketing 100" Award for global marketing.
He began his professional career managing sales and marketing for domestic and international passenger carriers, include Long Beach-based Jet America, spending a total of 10 years in the airline industry.
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