SEDC is excited to announce that we will highlight individual members on social media. These profiles will help SEDC members become better acquainted with the world-class colleagues who drive economic development in the #AmericanSouth; the world's third largest economy! Today's Member Spotlight is David Swenson, Regional Director for Economic Development at Huntington Bank. Meet David below.

What is your name?

David Swenson

 

Where do you work and what is your job title?

Regional Director for Economic Development at Huntington Bank

 

How long have you been in economic development?

2 months

 

How did you get started in economic development?

Grad school and then moved into local and regional economic development.

 

Tell us how your community is great.

We are focused on making people better, helping businesses thrive and strengthen communities.

 

How has being a member of SEDC benefited you?

Great networking and education sessions.

 

What is something you/your organization has accomplished that you are most proud of?

Added the economic development focus for the bank.

 

Where is your favorite spot in your community and why?

Home. Because I live there.

 

What is a current podcast or book you would recommend?

Unreasonable Hospitality (Book)

 

What is your guilty pleasure TV show?

Friends

 

What is something you do in your free time?

Go Fishing

 

When you were younger, what did you envision yourself being when you grew up?

A chef

 
 

Want to be featured in SEDC Media?

We invite you to submit a profile about yourself. We would like to know about your work, hobbies, interests, and goals. We would also like to know about your community and how SEDC has impacted your life.


To submit a profile, please click the button below. Your profile will only take 5/10 minutes to complete! We look forward to hearing from you and sharing your story in SEDC media.

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