Commissioner Barry C. Swanson was commissioned on June 11, 1978. He attended Northern Illinois University where he earned a bachelor's degree in marketing. He married his wife in 1975. He entered training from Mt. Greenwood Chicago Corps in 1976. He attended the International College for Officers in 1990.
| Commissioner Barry Swanson | |
|---|---|
| Rank | Commissioner |
| Birth Date | April 22, 1950 |
| Relations | Commissioner Sue Swanson (wife) |
| Appointment | Rank | From | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet - College for Officers Training - Central Territory | Cadet | 1976 | June 11, 1978 |
| Divisional Commander | August 1995 | July 1999 | |
| Territorial Secretary for Program - Central Territory | July 1999 | April 2003 | |
| Chief Secretary - Central Territory | April 2003 | July 2006 | |
| National Chief Secretary - National Command | July 2006 | July 2007 | |
| International Secretary for Americas and Caribbean - International Headquarters | July 2007 | October 2008 | |
| Territorial Commander - Central Territory | October 2008 | May 2010 | |
| Chief of the Staff - International Headquarters | Commissioner | May 2010 | February 1, 2013 |
| Territorial Commander - Eastern Territory | Commissioner | February 1, 2013 |