Lynn Swann, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who helped lead the
Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl wins in the 1970s and 1980s, has been
named the new Independent Director on the PGA of America Board of Directors.
Swann, who sits on the Board of Directors of several corporations and owns a
marketing and consulting company, will be formally sworn in by delegates at the
97th PGA Annual Meeting, on Nov. 23, in San Diego. Swann replaces John Jacob, of
Aventura, Fla., and will serve a three-year term.
"The PGA of America is very pleased to welcome Lynn Swann, one of America's
most celebrated athletes, to the PGA Board of Directors," said PGA President Ted
Bishop. "Lynn's legendary career of performing on a global stage extends to his
expertise in business, where he has connected with leaders of organizations in
this country. We believe that he brings that same invaluable insight and
commitment to excellence as a member of the PGA Board of Directors."
A resident of Sewickley, Pa., Swann earned a bachelor's degree from the
University of Southern California in 1974. He was an All-American for the
Trojans, including the 1972 squad that went undefeated and won the national
championship.
Swann was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1974 and was a major
contributor to their dynasty. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
in 2001.
"I am looking forward to the next three years of serving The PGA of America
and the game of golf," said Swann, 61. "I came to the game late in life, but
hope over the next three years to help the PGA bring golf to so many more people
early in life."
Swann is on the board of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Caesar's
Entertainment, Fluor Corporation and the National Football Foundation. He is a
trustee for American Homes for Rent.
Swann is the president of Swann, Inc., a marketing and consulting company,
and the Lynn Swann Group. He is also a co-owner of the Pittsburgh Power of the
Arena Football League.
Since 1979, Swann has been the National Spokesman for Big Brothers Big
Sisters of America, serving on that board from the mid-1980s to 2011. Swann
served as Chairman of the President's Council of Physical Fitness from
2002-2005, during the first administration of George W. Bush. In 2006, he ran
for Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Swann and his wife, Charena, are the parents of two sons, Shafer and
Braxton.
The PGA Board of Directors is composed of the Association's president, vice
president, secretary, honorary president, and 17 directors. The directors, who
each serve three-year terms, include representatives from each of The PGA's 14
districts, two Independent Directors and a member of the PGA Tour.
About The PGA of America
Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf.
Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf.
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