Background
Swiden, Ladell Ray was born on June 17, 1938 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Son of Alick and Mildred Elizabeth (Larson) Swiden.
Swiden, Ladell Ray was born on June 17, 1938 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Son of Alick and Mildred Elizabeth (Larson) Swiden.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, South Dakota State University, 1961. Master of Business Administration, University South Dakota, 1982.
Instrument engineer Honeywell, Minneapolis, 1962-1967. Vice president sales Swiden Appliance and Furniture, Sioux Falls, 1967-1968. Engineering manager Raven Industries, Inc., 1968-1984.
Vice president engineering Beta Raven Inc., St. Louis, 1984-1985. President Delta Systems, Inc., 1985-1986. Acting director Engineering and Environmental Research Center South Dakota State University, Brookings, 1986-1994, director university/industry technical service, 1986-1994.
Vice president Village Travel Inc., 1994-1998, president, since 1998. Board directors Brookings Economic Development Center. Member Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associate Advisory Board.
Chairman Industrial Development Committee, Brookings, 1989-1990, vice-chair, 1988-1989. Chairman building committee Ascension Lutheran Church, 1988-1990. Member National Society of Professional Engineers, National Association of Management and Technology Assistance Centers (board directors), Instrument Society of America, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, American Bonanza Society, South Dakota Engineering Society (president Northeast chapter 1991-1992), Rotary, Elks.
Married Phyllis Lorriane Enga, September 10, 1961. Children: David, Daniel, Shari.