Background
Swanson, David Heath was born on November 3, 1942 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of Neil H. and Helen J. (McKendry).
Agricultural company executive
Swanson, David Heath was born on November 3, 1942 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of Neil H. and Helen J. (McKendry).
Bachelor, Harvard University, 1964. Master of Arts, University Chicago, 1969.
Account executive 1st National Bank Chicago, 1967-1969. Deputy manager Brown Brothers Harriman & Company, New York City, 1969-1972. Treasurer Borden, Inc.
International, 1972-1975. Vice president, treasurer Continental Grain Company, 1975-1977, vice president, Chief Financial Officer, 1977-1979, general manager European division, 1979-1981, executive vice president and general manager World Grain division, 1981-1983, corporation senior vice president, chief finance and administrative officer, 1983-1986, group president, 1985-1986. President, Chief Executive Officer Center Soya, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1986-1993.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Explorer Nutrition Group, New York City, 1994-1996. President, Chief Executive Officer, Countrymark, Inc., Indianapolis, 1996-1998. Member advisory board United States Export-Import Bank, 1985-1986.
Board directors Fiduciary Trust International, Conrail.
Founding board directors International Policy Council on Agriculture and Trade. Member advisory board Purdue University Agriculture School. Member Governor's Economic Development Indiana Board.
Board governors Executive Council on Foreign Diplomats and United States Agriculture Library. Governor Foundation for United States Constitution. Member Council Foreign Relations, National Association Manufacturers (board directors), Indiana C. of Chamber (board directors), American Alpine Club (board directors), Links Club, Racquet and Tennis Club, Explorers Club (board directors, secretary, president), Millbrook Golf and Tennis.
Married 1st Elizabeth Farwell in 1963 (divorced). Married 2nd Cynthia Tripp in 1990.