Background
Swaney, William Chinnick was born on May 6, 1938 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Russel Alger and Marian Teresa (Chinnick) Swaney.
pharmaceutical company executive
Swaney, William Chinnick was born on May 6, 1938 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Russel Alger and Marian Teresa (Chinnick) Swaney.
Bachelor, University of Michigan, 1960.
Plant manager, L. Perrigo Company, Allegan, Michigan, 1964-1966; manager operations, L. Perrigo Company, Allegan, Michigan, 1968-1973; executive vice president, sales manager, L. Perrigo Company, Allegan, Michigan, 1974-1977; chief operating officer, L. Perrigo Company, Allegan, Michigan, 1978-1980; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, L. Perrigo Company, Allegan, Michigan, since 1987; chief Executive officer, L. Perrigo Company, Allegan, Michigan, 1980-1986; chairman, L. Perrigo Company, Allegan, Michigan, since 1987. Member of advisory board Camshaft Machine Company, Jackson, Michigan.
Member of advisory board President's assosiation, New York, since 1983, board of trustees Saint Joseph'sSch., 1989. Served to Lieutenant United States Navy, 1960-1963.
Married Nancy Louise Canniff, April 12, 1980. Stepchildren: Traci Linn, R. Troy. Children by a previous marriage: Michael Tripp, Kimberly Susan, Michelle, Kristin Sayre.