Leslie Rossway Swan, Supervisor of Elections

Leslie R. Swan was appointed Supervisor of Elections by Governor Rick Scott on March 7, 2011. In 2012 she was elected to serve for a four year term. In 2016, 2020, and 2024 she ran unopposed.

Work Experience:

  • Assistant Supervisor of Elections, Indian River County, 2008 – 2011
  • Candidate Coordinator, 2008 - 2011
  • Voter Outreach Coordinator, 2004 – 2008
  • Swan, Sheppard & Swan, Administrative Assistant, Coral Gables, FL 1991 – 1998
  • Eastman Kodak Company, Copy Products Sales Representative, Miami, FL 1981 – 1991

Business Owner:

  • Swan Interiors, Vero Beach, Florida 

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree, Public Relations, University of Florida, 1981
  • Minor, Business Administration, University of Florida, 1981
  • Associate in Science, Interior Design, Indian River Community College, 2001

Professional Organizations:

  • The Election Center National Association of Elected Officials
  • The Florida State Association of Supervisor of Elections (FSASE)

Community Activities:

  • United Way Foundation Board
  • United Way 2014/2015 Campaign Co-Chairperson
  • United Way Loaned Executive Program
  • United Way Citizens Review Panel
  • First United Methodist Church Vero Beach, Finance Committee
  • First United Methodist Church Vero Beach, Staff Parrish Committee
  • First United Methodist Church Vero Beach, Early Education Center Task Force
  • First United Methodist Church Vero Beach, Mission Team Member: Bahamas, Nicaragua, Mexico, Belize, Honduras, & Charleston
  • Republican Women of Indian River
  • Vero Beach Christian Business Association
  • Taxpayer's Association of Indian River County
  • Indian River County Health Fair Committee
  • Riverside Children’s Theater Charity Christmas Tree Designer
  • President of the Vero Beach High School Girls’ Lacrosse Booster Club
  • Vero Beach High School Weight Room Fundraising Committee
  • Osceola Magnet School PTA President
  • Coral Gables Elementary School PTA President
  • Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Board of Directors
  • Coral Gables Junior Woman’s Club President
  • Junior League of Indian River County and Dade County

Honors:

  • 2014 Taxpayer's Association of Indian River County Volunteer of the Year Award
  • 2013 Woman of the Year Civic/Non-Profit Professional Nominee
  • Certified Elections Registration Administrator
  • Florida Certified Elections Professional
  • Florida Blue Key Leadership Honorary