Background
Swanson, Barry Kent was born on April 7, 1959 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of Romaine Leon and Elsie Maxine (Olson) Swanson.
Swanson, Barry Kent was born on April 7, 1959 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of Romaine Leon and Elsie Maxine (Olson) Swanson.
Bachelor of General Studies, U. Kansas, 1983; Juris Doctor, Washburn U., 1986.
Governors fellow, Office of Governor John Carlin, Topeka, 1986-1987; Governors fellow, Kansas Lottery, Topeka, 1987; research analyst, attorney, Kansas Lottery, 1987; contracting officer division of purchases, Kansas Department of Administration, since 1987.
Volunteer Kansas for Carlin, Lawrence, 1982, Tom Docking for Governor, Lawrence, 1986, Michael Dukakis for President, Lawrence, 1988. Member American Bar Association, Phi Alpha Theta.
Married Shelly Samantha Sprague, August 12, 1984.