Bart and Yvonne Olson, whose company employs the most residents in Santaquin through their popular greenhouse, have been named this year’s grand marshals of Santaquin’s Orchard Days for their contributions and the business they bring to the community, according to Santaquin Mayor Kirk Hunsaker.

“They are the owners of Olson’s Greenhouse, which is the largest employer in Santaquin. He (Bart Olson) and his wife have been very influential in Santaquin. I think they’re both from Santaquin,” Hunsaker said. “Just incredible people.”

“They are a huge asset to our community, they do a lot for us,” said Amy Johnson, Santaquin’s recreations and events manager.

According to Hunsaker, Bart Olson used to be “one of the ecclesiastical leaders in Santaquin, and that’s probably where the prominence comes from, his service there.”

Hunsaker said people who have contributed to a community through business and job growth over a long period of time are good contenders for the Orchard Days grand marshal honor.

In 2012, Bart Olson was named Santaquin Citizen of the Year.