Ann Marie Swinker

Background

Swinker, Ann Marie was born on December 20, 1952 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Robert J. and Margret G. (Mayersik) Swinker.

Education

Bachelor of Science in General Agricultural, Pennsylvania State University, 1974; Master of Science in Animal Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1980; Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Science, W. Virginia U., 1990.

Career

Cooperative expert agent, Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1975-1990; cooperative expert horse specialist/associate professor, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, since 1990. Manager Arabian horse stable, 1969-1976. Lecturer in field; chairman Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, Denver, since 1990.

Achievements

• Ann Marie Swinker has been listed as a notable Animal scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Youth Horse Council (president 1992-1999), Colorado Horsemen's Council (board directors since 1990), Colorado Ext. Specialist Association (president since 1993), National Association County Agricultural Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (district representative since 1975, Livestock award 1987, Horticultural Comm. award 1987, educational scholar 1989, Distinguished Svc. award 1999), American Society Animal Science (trade show chairperson 1998), Equine Nutrition Physiology Society, Colorado Agriculture County Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Association, American Horse Shows Association, Am.Horse Council, National Horse Judging Team Coaching Association, Sigma Xi, Epsilon Sigma Phi.

Interests

• Avocations: breeder of pure-bred Arabian horses.

Connections

Married Daniel Kniffen, November 1,1992.

Father:

Robert J. Swinker

Mother:

Margret G. (Mayersik) Swinker

Spouse:

Daniel Kniffen