Dan Swecker: A Life of Service

Military Service

Dan flew more than 100 combat missions as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, and was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and the Air Medal.

Community Involvement

Washington Fish Growers Association; fire commissioner and volunteer fireman for Thurston District #1; past Chairman of the Centralia Christian School Board; President of the Centralia Christian School Foundation; President of the Pacific Aquaculture Caucus; State Aquaculture Coordinator.

Family

Dan and his wife Debby live in Rochester and have four children: Jenny, Joel, Devin, Amy and have two grandchildren: Braden and Logan.

 Legislative Assignments

Senate Republican Caucus Vice-Chair

Standing committees:

Transportation (Ranking Minority Member)
Government Operations and Elections
Natural Resources, Oceans and Recreation

Special committees:

Transportation Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee - Chairman
Joint Legislative Committee on Lake Health
Salmon Restoration Task Force
Land Use and Rural Economic Development Task Force
Medical Waste Task Force
Senate Republican Policy Committee
North Puget Sound Oil Spill Risk Management Panel
Family Policy Council
Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
Professional/Vocational
Washington Fish Growers Association, secretary-treasurer; owner, Swecker Salmon Farm, Inc.; consultant on aquaculture, natural resource and regulatory issues.

Education

Bachelor of arts, cooperative education, The Evergreen State College; Associate of Arts, Tacoma Community College.