Atlanta
(2009-06-29)
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Taking the position of president and executive director in 2002, Swanagan helped guide the aquarium's development from its inception.
Anthony Godfrey is the aquarium's current President and Chief Operating Officer. He says Swanagan treated everyone--from executives to volunteers--like family.
"It's a real loss to us. Certainly a lot of sadness here at the aquarium in his passing. But we're also very privileged and thankful we got to have a lot of years together too."
An Ohio native, Swanagan last year returned to his home state to head the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. It's the same place he started his career nearly 30 years ago.
Jeffrey Swanagan was 51.
Jim Burress, WABE News.
UPDATED FUNERAL/VISITATION INFORMATION: Wednesday, July 1st 5-7 PM Visitation at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium 7 PM Celebration of Life Thursday, July 2nd at 1:00 PM Memorial Services @ New Hope Church (Near Columbus Zoo & Aquarium) New Hope Church 4739 West Powell Road Powell, OH 43065 614.766.5445 In lieu of flowers, donations to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium are preferred. Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Attention: Jeff Swanagan Legacy P.O. Box 400 Powell, Ohio 43065 Or Online at http://www.columbuszoo.org/default.aspx © Copyright 2010, WABE
