Allan Frederick Swanson

Background

Swanson, Allan Frederick was born on September 11, 1929 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States. Son of George Gottfried and Thora (Hanson) Swanson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University North Dakota, 1956.

Career

Supervisor quality assurance, 3M Company, St. Paul, 1970-1977; supervisor electrical design, 3M Company, St. Paul, 1977-1981; manager product development, 3M Company, St. Paul, 1981-1983; manager quality assurance, 3M Company, St. Paul, 1983-1985; manager reliability engineering, 3M Company, St. Paul, 1985-1990; manager product assurance, support services, 3M Company, St. Paul, 1990-1994; retired, 3M, since 1994.

Achievements

• Registered profile engineer, Minnesota. Certified quality auditor.

Membership

Served to sergeant United States Army, 1951-1952, Korea. Member American Society for Quality Control (reliability division).

Interests

• Avocations: photography, home computing, wood carving, cross country skiing.

Connections

Married Betty Lou Huber, June 16, 1957. Children: Susan, Mark.

Father:

George Gottfried Swanson

Mother:

Thora (Hanson) Swanson

Spouse:

Betty Lou Huber

child:

Mark Swanson

child:

Susan Swanson