I was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan. I have a passion of helping others. I am very active in Dayton Rotary and currently am President Elect for the 25-26 fiscal year.
I love to work on our 2 farms. We have 120 where we live and another that was my father in laws that is 90 acres. We raise cattle and half about 120. I love to hike, fish and travel. I am Secretary of my church, Walden’s Ridge Baptist Church. I am a member of Dayton Chamber as well as Pikeville Chamber. I am currently Executive Director of Helping Hands Helping Hearts, a 501c3 non profit with a mission to assist elder, disabled and homeless.
About Cathy S Swafford
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have been married to my husband Wayne for 31 years. We have 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 7 greats with another one on the way in June. 2 sons live her in Tennessee. One some in Michigan and our daughter lives in Florida.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I started my working career right out of High School as a Claim Examiner for a large insurance company eventually becoming the Department manager claims. Fast forward to my husband retiring from Kellogg Company and we moved to Tennessee. I took a job at Children’s Hospital in Chattanooga. Eventually I became Administrator over all of the employed physician practices responsible for over 300 employees. When I retired in 2015 farming daily was not my passion. Myself and a friend started Helping Hands and Helping Hearts, a 501c3 non profit aimed at helping Elderly, Homeless and disabled in 2020. I love being involved in helping others
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Stay active, get involved with something you love
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully the Lord will continue to allow me to be in good health and still doing what I love, helping others. Giving back is rewarding
Cathy S Swafford & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Mejias and Carrabelles
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
25 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Anneke Wilkey
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
I love the Gathering Place
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The love and support of this community is overwhelming. When there is a need I can count on so many people to help me help others.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Hurley Marsh – he is an interesting man and I would love to just talk. Probably Dayton Coffee Shop
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Pretty Woman, movie and National Geographic
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
That I love to fish
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Time with all of my family
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My relationship with the Lord
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Peace and tranquility
