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Born and raised in the Ensley/Pratt City Community

Holy Family Hospital,,8/22/1956 into a family of 5 brothers,3 sisters

Gloria S.Tims, Timothy sr, Mark*, David sr, Edith Ann*,Johnny III*,Wilbur, Essie Elana

Parents; Johnny Swanson II*, Magnolia Jones Swanson*

* indicates deceased

Educational

attended B’ham Public Schools, Jefferson County Homebound Program

Graduated in top 3, Class of 1974 Jackson-Olin High

Attended UAB as a Merit Scholar 1974-77

BS-Honors in Natural Science (Biology/Chemistry) 1977

Attended UAB Dental School 1977-81

Graduated Doctorate in Dental Medicine (D.M.D. ) 1981

Entered Practice as the Youngest Dentist in Alabama 1981

Professional

Dental Practitioner 1981 office of Dr. John Nixon,Ensley

Solo

 

Nursing Home, Sickle Cell, and private home provider

Former President Alabama Dental Society Zone 1

Business

Private Residential Developer ( pratt city, Ensley, bush hills, Kingston )

Single family homes, small unit apartments

Developed and built Magnolia Terrace apartments (301 Ave T Pratt City)

for seniors/handicap/veterans ( 40 units ) 2002

Purchased and re-developed Pratt City Office Center(#4 Ave W Pratt City )

Purchased and developed Fellowship Hall ( 306 Ave U Pratt City )

Community

Founder Pratt Business/Merchants Association, African American Chamber of Commerce

Former board member Western Mental Health Clinic –Ensley ,

Pratt Community Development Corporation, Board member/chairman

Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, Board member/chairman

Adolescent home night superviser,Alethia House-Mr. Chris Retan

Former laborer Birmingham Park and Recreation Board.

Faith/Ministry

Christian, Saved&Spirit-filled,Bible Student Straight Truth Faith Church of Forestdale Pastor/Apostle T. L. Givner, Vocalist, Teacher, Giver.

Former member gospel singing group “ Bernard Williams & The Creations

Served years in Prison Ministry early 90’s St. Clair Correctional Facility

Awards and honors

UAB Merit Scholar, complete degree requirements in 3 years

Distinguished Service Awards in multiple areas

2000 Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year, U.S Chamber of Commerce.