Gordon Swanson

Gordon Swanson is an experienced professional with a diverse background in engineering, management, and entrepreneurship. As the Founder and Owner of UpFront Guitars and Music LLC since September 2010, Swanson operates a boutique retail and internet dealership specializing in North American made guitars and related accessories. At Kidde-Fenwal, Inc., Swanson held the role of General Manager for Fenwal Controls from July 2002 to June 2024, overseeing strategic direction in sales, marketing, and engineering for OEM controls across several markets. Prior experience includes positions as Engineering Manager at Kidde-Fenwal, Engineering and Operations Manager at A.T. Cross, and Engineering Manager at Texas Instruments. Swanson holds a BSME in Manufacturing/Material Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a certificate in Work Class Manufacturing from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.