Andrew J. Swafford
Pikeville,Tennessee
Summary
Agricultural and public-sector representative with experience in county governance, statewide organizational leadership, and large-scale operational management. Elected official serving in fiscal oversight of an $18 million county budget across 42 funds, combined with private-sector leadership managing $34 million in inventory assets and multi-million-unit agricultural logistics operations. Experienced in budget drafting, grant approval, capital project oversight, regulatory compliance, and biosecurity management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chairman
Tennessee Young Republicans
Tennessee
01.2025 - Current
- Lead 24 chapters and members ages 18-40 statewide.
- Oversee $450,000 annual operating budget with final expenditure authority (with Executive Committee approval).
- Direct 6 elected Executive Committee members.
- Served on 6-member planning committee for 1,400-attendee National Convention with $450,000 budget; led vendor and sponsorship coordination.
- Served on the executive committee in other positions since 2016 including Treasurer and Vice-Chairman.
Egg Depot Supervisor
Aviagen
01.2024 - Current
- Supervise 10 personnel (6 direct, 4 indirect) in agricultural logistics operations.
- Manage inventory assets valued at approximately $34.2 million.
- Oversee allocation and distribution of 3.2 million units monthly.
- Responsible for biosecurity compliance, warehouse management, and supply chain coordination.
County Commissioner
Bledsoe County
Tennessee
01.2022 - Current
- One of 13 commissioners overseeing an $18M annual operating budget across 42 county funds.
- Voting member of 6-person Budget Committee responsible for drafting amendments, reconciling departmental requests, and recommending appropriations.
- Secretary, Budget Committee – maintain official fiscal records and documentation for budget deliberations.
- Approved $0.19 property tax adjustment to sustain county operations amid inflationary pressures.
- Voted on capital investments including $1M+ hospital renovation and $1.18M EMS facility construction.
- Regularly approve multi-million-dollar state and federal grant funding, including TCAT development and school safety allocations.
- Member of other committees including the Agriculture committee, EMS committee, Jail committee, and Delinquent Tax committee.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences (Genetics & Biotechnology), Entrepreneurship
University of Tennessee
Skills
- Meeting leadership
- Corporate governance
- Media relations
- Policy development
Timeline
Chairman
Tennessee Young Republicans
01.2025 - Current
Egg Depot Supervisor
Aviagen
01.2024 - Current
County Commissioner
Bledsoe County
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences (Genetics & Biotechnology), Entrepreneurship
University of Tennessee