Background
Swanson, Russell Bruce was born on July 31, 1941 in Stillwater, Minnesota, United States. Son of Russell Bertram and Gladyce Esther (Hoper) Swanson.
Swanson, Russell Bruce was born on July 31, 1941 in Stillwater, Minnesota, United States. Son of Russell Bertram and Gladyce Esther (Hoper) Swanson.
Bachelor, University Minnesota, 1966. Juris Doctor, University Minnesota, 1969.
Special assistant Attorney General State of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1970-1973. Deputy commissioner Minnesota State Department Labor, 1974-1981, commissioner, 1981-1983. Regional administrator Department Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, San Francisco, 1983-1987.
Administrator, management director Department Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration, Arlington, Virginia, 1987-1992. Deputy assistant secretary Department Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Washington, 1992-1994, director construction Department Labor, since 1994. Member National Advisory Council Office Safety and Health, 1982-1983.
Chairman Safety and Health State Plan Association, 1982-1983.
With United States Marine Corps, 1960-1963.
Married Gail Catherine Schulte, February 19, 1967.