Background
Swanson, Paul Rubert was born on May 13, 1943 in Bakersfield, California, United States. Son of Roland Hilding and Myrtle Isabelle (Magnuson) Swanson.
Swanson, Paul Rubert was born on May 13, 1943 in Bakersfield, California, United States. Son of Roland Hilding and Myrtle Isabelle (Magnuson) Swanson.
Bachelor, Pacific Lutheran University, 1966. Master of Divinity, Lutheran School Theology, 1970.
Pastor 1st Lutheran Church, Anaconda, Montana, 1970-1976, King of Kings Lutheran Church, Milwaukie, Oregon, 1976-1984. Assistant to bishop Pacific Northwest Synod-Lutheran Church in American, Portland, 1984-1987. Bishop Oregon Synod-Evangelical Lutheran Church American, since 1987.
Board directors Legacy Health System, Portland.
Regent Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, since 1987. Board directors Emanuel Hospital, Portland, 1987. Chairman board directors Hearthstone, Inc., Anaconda, 1973-1976.
Board directors Ecumenical Ministries Oregon, Portland, since 1984.
Married Mary Elizabeth Greene, June 18, 1967. Children: Kristen Ann, Karlynn Marie, Jonathan Paul.