As Chief Operating Officer, Mark Swanson is responsible for product manufacturing, technical service, product applications and customer service for Optibrand. Mark began his career in the beef industry with Iowa Beef Processors in 1986. In 1989 he joined ConAgra, where he advanced through a number of positions including Operations Manager. In 1999 he became Director of Information Systems and Technology for Swift and Company, playing a major leadership role in the transformation of Swift’s IT systems into a strategic resource for logistical and supply chain management. He joined Optibrand in 2004.
Mark earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University in Fort Collins and his Master of Business Administration degree from Colorado State University/Denver Executive campus. He has been active in the Colorado State University Alumni Association and co-owned Swanson Cattle Company, in Longmont, Colorado. |