Bob Olla is one saved by grace, husband of a beautiful wife, (Michelle), father of 8 children, grandfather to 10 grandchildren.

Most recently Bob, served as an Associate Pastor in a local church in Wisconsin. He also has been traveling across the Nation facilitating and presenting weekend marriage seminars, ministering in churches and serving as special events speaker. The positive effect of His ministry to Marriages, Families and Individuals has been enormous. He has a unique ability to connect with an audience and Individuals on a comfortable, humorous, yet very inspirational level, which makes him a very effective communicator.

As a Minister, Bob has a deep passion for Jesus. This passion coupled with a strong desire to connect people to the living God, and help them find and fulfill their purpose in God’s Kingdom, is what drives Him.

He has served Special Touch in the past as a Recreation coordinator at several Summer Get Aways, helped develop the 1^st Chapter manual, assisted in scheduling Charlie and Debbie Chivers in Services, presented Special Touch to Churches/ organizations and assisted in Staff training.

Bob has also served as the State of Wisconsin Special Olympics Program Director, Supervisor at Oconomowoc Development Training Center and Transition Specialist at Rawhide Boys Ranch.

Bob States: “I look forward to assisting in the development of a vibrant Chapter program, where needs are meet, discipleship happens and God is glorified. I pray the Chapters will be the heart and soul of Special Touch. and become places of ministry, where the life issues and spiritual needs of individuals and families facing the challenges of disability can be cared for on a ongoing basis.”