Swofford Named UA NAA Vice President
May 30, 2006 - Filed under: Announcements | Tagged: Administration, Alumni, Economics
Stephen K. Swoffor
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Stephen K. Swofford has been named vice president of District 6 for The University of Alabama National Alumni Association for 2006-2007.
Swofford received his bachelor’s degree in marketing from UA in 1973 and his master’s degree in economics from UA in 1974. Swofford is president of the Alabama Credit Union in Tuscaloosa.
He has served as chapter president and member of the Tuscaloosa County Alumni Board. As vice president of District 6, Swofford said he would like to be instrumental in “spreading the word” about the progress being made at the University.
Swofford also serves as an adult scout leader for the Boys Scouts of America as well as being a member of the Kiwanis Club and Indian Springs First Baptist Church.
Swofford and his wife, Donna, have two children: Keith, 15, and Rachel, 9.
The UA National Alumni Association is divided into 16 districts within Alabama and six regions outside the state. Each is represented by a vice president who serves on the NAA Executive Committee and makes decisions concerning the organization and funding of a variety of programs and events to benefit alumni, students and the University. The National Alumni Association supports UA through the combined efforts of its volunteer leadership, the alumni staff and more than 29,000 active members.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Erin Ireland or Linda Hill, UA Media Relations, 205/348-8325, lhill@ur.ua.edu
SOURCE: Robin Elmore, UA National Alumni Association, 205/348-1545, relmore@alumni.ua.edu