Julian Edward Swittenberg (Julian) is the youngest of eight children born to the late James and Ethel-McMorris Swittenberg.  Julian was born and grew up in Newberry County, Newberry South Carolina. Julian is still the “baby” to his sisters and brothers--Lillie, James Jr., Plina, Ervin, Veronica, Mattie, and Ulysses.

Julian is married to his childhood sweetheart, Louise Elaine Johnson-Swittenberg and they have been happily married for fifty-four years.  They have three wonderful children, Jacquelyn, Julian, II, and James. In addition, they have six beautiful grandchildren, Christopher, Antoine, Jordan, Paige, Jai, and Linzy.

Julian earned his bachelor of science (BS) degree in business administration, magna cum laude, at Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina, and his master of business administration (MBA) degree, concentrating in business, economics, and public policy, at The George Washington University, Washington, DC.

Julian served for over twenty years in the United States Army.  His military career carried him to many parts of the world, including North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.  He earned several awards and decorations, including the bronze star medal w/two oak leaf clusters, the meritorious service medal, the army commendation medal w/two oak leaf clusters, and the master parachutist badge.  Additionally, he served as an audit manager at the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Office of Inspector General, the Department of Defense, and he served on the professional staff of the House Ways and Means Committee, The United States House of Representatives. Currently, he is sole proprietor of the Julian E. Swittenberg & Associates, management, and professional development consulting services.

Julian has accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and has been a member of Fort Foote Baptist Church for over fourteen years.  He has served in the senior usher, prime timers, and drama ministries. His favorite scriptures are “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near (Isaiah 55: 6),” and “Be still and know that I am God … (Psalm 46: 10)”.  Moreover, his favorite gospel songs are “Order My Steps” and “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me.”

Julian often says, “I am not perfect but I know the perfect One, Jesus Christ.”