Background
Switzer, Jon Rex was born on August 22, 1937 in Shelbyville, Illinois, United States. Son of John Woodrow and Ida Marie (Vadalabene) Switzer.
Switzer, Jon Rex was born on August 22, 1937 in Shelbyville, Illinois, United States. Son of John Woodrow and Ida Marie (Vadalabene) Switzer.
Student, University Illinois, 1958. Bachelor of Science, Millikin University, 1972. Master of Arts, University Illinois, Springfield, 1981.
Architect Warren & Van Praag, Inc., Decatur, Illinois, 1970-1972. Principal, 1972-1981, Bloomington, 1981-1983. Architect Hilfinger, Asbury, Cufaude, Abels, 1983-1984.
Partner Riddle/Switzer, Ltd., 1984-1986. With building, design and construction division State Farm Insurance Companies, 1986-1989. Architect The Riddle Group, 1989-1991.
Principal J. Rex Switzer, Architect, since 1991.
Elder Presbyterian Church, 1996. With United States Army, 1958-1961. Member American Institute of Architects (emeritus, president Bloomington chapter 1983, Decatur chapter 1976, vice president Illinois chapter 1986-1987, secretary 1985, treasurer 1984), American Architectural Foundation, Chicago Architecture Foundation, National Trust History Preservation, Frank Lloyd Foundation, Decatur Chamber of Commerce (merit citation 1974, merit award 1979), American Legion, Masons (32d degree).
Married Judith Ann Heinlein, July 7, 1962. 1 child, Jeffrey Eric.