Background
Swanson, Richard Paul was born on July 21, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Geraldin (Rodd) Swanson Sirene.
Swanson, Richard Paul was born on July 21, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Geraldin (Rodd) Swanson Sirene.
Bachelor of Science, University Southern Mississippi, 1969. Master of Business Administration, University Nevada, Las Vegas, 1972. Diploma, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1974.
Doctor of Business Adminstrn, International Graduate School, 1986.
Enlisted United States Air Force, 1954, advanced through grades to captain, 1972, retired, 1979. Dean Phillips College, Gulfport, Mississippi, 1979-1984, Brown-Mackie College, Salina, Kansas, 1984-1986. Director Career Community College Business, New Orleans, since 1986.
Board directors Gulfport Job Corps, 1981-1984. Member National Business Education Association, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Pen & Sword. Clubs: Optimists. Lodges: Lions.
Married Joy Ann Hazard, July 23, 1955. Children: Terry, Jeri, Denise, Richard Junior, William, Casey.