Background
Swords, John H. was born on April 19, 1950 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Claude E. and Marjorie M. (Soules) Swords.
Swords, John H. was born on April 19, 1950 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Claude E. and Marjorie M. (Soules) Swords.
Bachelor, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Rice University, Houston, 1973. Master in Accounting, Rice University, Houston, 1977.
Staff accountant, then tax accountant Coopers & Lybrand, Certified Public Accountant's, Dallas, 1973—1980, partner, since 1980. Also national director taxation for energy industry. Co-editor Coopers & Lybrand Energy Newsletter.
Chairman C&L National Energy Conference, 1981, 1988.
Member of Texas Lyceum Association Inc., Dallas Estate Planning Council (board directors), Texas Society Certified Public Accountant's, American Mining Congress, American Petroleum Institute, Indiana Petroleum Association American (director North Texas district), American Institute Certified Public Accountant's (energy taxation subcommittee), Bent Tree Country, Dallas Sertoma (president 1981-1982).
Married Donna L. Coover, May 3, 1980. Children: Jennifer Sue, Jana Lee, John H. III.