Background
Robertson, Michael Swing was born on July 20, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles Stuart and Elizabeth (Swing) Robertson.
Robertson, Michael Swing was born on July 20, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles Stuart and Elizabeth (Swing) Robertson.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1957; graduate Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1979.
With Robertson Factories, Inc., 1957-1980, executive vice president, 1968-1973, president, 1973-1979, chairman board, 1979-1980. Director Robertson-Swing Company, since 1980. President The Berkley Company Inc., 1981-1990, Reactions Inc., 1985-1990.
Treasurer Falmouth Marine Inc., 1981-1988. President, treasurer Orchard Computer Inc., 1984-1991, chairman, treasurer, 1991-1993. Executive secretary National Association Congressional Christian Churches, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, 1991-1997.
Minister Pilgrim Congressional Church, Taunton, Massachusetts, 2000—2002. Church coordinator Community Faith Alliance, Milwaukee, 1997-2000. Executive director Community Village, Ltd., 1998-2000, since 2003.
Pastor Pilgrim Congressional Church, Taunton, 2001—2002, Urban Ministry Community Baptist Church, Milwaukee, 2003, Union Congressional Church, Braintree, Massachusetts, 2004—2006, First Church of Squantum, Quincy, since 2006.
Vice president advisory council College of Business and Industry, Southeastern Massachusetts University, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, 1979-1991. Selectman, Town of Berkley, Massachusetts, 1974-1980, chairman 1979-1980. Member President's Advisory Committee for Trade Negotiations, 1983-1986.
Board directors Massachusetts Easter Seal Society, 1977-1991, president 1982-1983. Board directors National Easter Seal Society, 1985-1991, Wisconsin Easter Seal Society, 1994-1995. Board directors Trips for Kids, New Bedford, since 2005, treasurer, 2007, chairman, president, 2008.
Chairman Berkley Republican Town committee, 1977-1991. Republican nominee United States Senate from Massachusetts, 1976, nominee for Massachusetts state auditor, 1982. Co-chairman Mass Reagan for President Committee, 1980.
Bristol County coordinator Reagan/Bush campaign. Co-chairman Massachusetts Dole for President Commission, 1987. Chairman Southeastern Massachusetts campaign Harvard College, 1981.
Chairman Friends of Harvard Track, 1986-1991. Trustee Barnstable County Hospital, 1985-1990, chairman, 1988. Member Harvard Varsity Club, Blue water Sailing Club, Cambridge Tennis Club, Mount Aubnew Club, Harvard Business School Association Boston, Squantum Yacht Club.
Married Margaret Filoon, September 17, 1960 (deceased October 1996). Children: Michael Swing, Ashlee Whipple, Christopher Filoon, Andrew Stuart. Married Emily Erickson, February 22, 1998.