Background
Swanson, Rune E. was born on August 9, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John E. and Emma C. (Carlson) Swanson.
Swanson, Rune E. was born on August 9, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John E. and Emma C. (Carlson) Swanson.
Bachelor of Science in Commerce (University scholar), Northwestern University, 1943.
Assistant contractor, United States Gypsum Company, Chicago, 1946-1956; contractor, International Minerals & Chemical Corporation, Chicago, 1956-1960; contractor, Mobil Chemical Company. New York City, 1960-1966; vice president finance, National Gypsum Company, Dallas, 1966-1984; associate, Swearingen Company, 1985-1986; president, Swanson Associations, Dallas, since 1986. Instructor Northwestern University.
Served as lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, PTO. Member Finance Executives Institute, Northwood Country Club, Dallas Knife and Fork Club, Rotary, Masons, Scottish Rite, Shriners.
Married Lenore Reed, March 18, 1944. Children: Deborah, Cynthia, Patricia.