In Memorium: Olson, Garkey

CropLife e-News has received news of the deaths of two prominent industry members.

Dennis Olson, 65, vice president of marketing for Jim Hicks & Co., Brea, CA, died Oct. 22 after a long battle with colon cancer. Involved in the industry for more than 40 years, he previously had worked for United Agri Products and J.R. Simplot Co.

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Sean Garkey, 33, company manager and CEO of Access Ag Inc., suffocated in a grain bin accident Sept. 27 at the company’s Mazon, IL, location. Prior to his death, Garkey was able to free a co-worker from the bin’s suction.

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