Background
Swanson, Carl William was born on November 23, 1936 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Son of Carl T. and Mary C. (Smith) Swanson.
Swanson, Carl William was born on November 23, 1936 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Son of Carl T. and Mary C. (Smith) Swanson.
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1958.
President Swanson the Florist Inc., Warren, Michigan, since 1966.
Vice chair Warren Marigold Festival, 1987. Chair Romeo (Michigan) Home Tour, 1979-1980. President Romeo History Society, 1980-1981.
Board directors Warren Young Men’s Christian Association, chairman leadership committee. Member committee Metro Detroit Young Men's Christian Association. Member Michigan Floral Association (board directors since 1988), Society of America Florists (retail councilman 1982-1985) American Academy Floriculture (charter member, trustee 1985), Florists Transworld Delivery (chairman district 4D 1984-1986, district representative 1986, marketing committee 1982), Marigold Society of America (president 1982-1986), Optimist Club (president, life), MCCC (advisory committee floricultre program).
Married Carol Spiechowicz, October 23, 1971. Children: Jennifer R., C. William.