Pat Swan, president and workplace wellness specialist at The Well Workplace Group
Company address: W4168 Little Prairie Rd., East Troy, WI 53120
Company web site: www.YourEmployeeWellness.com
Industry: Health and Wellness; Coaching and Training
Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Ohio State University;
Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling, UW Whitewater
Family: Husband Paul; Three adult children, Tracy, Doug and Samantha. Four grandchildren-Vincent,13; George, 4; Ashton,1 ½; Kyle,5 mos. Doberman pincher, Jasmine; Cat, Lily
Hobbies and Interests: Nature, Reading, Koi ponds, water gardening, wine
Favorite book and/or movie: “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napolean Hill and “The Slight Edge,” by Jeff Olson
Favorite musician/band: John Denver
Favorite place to visit/vacation: “Mexico – Not so sure anymore, but haven’t found a new “favorite” yet!”
Favorite local restaurant: Ivan’s in East Troy; Union House in Genesee Depot
Words to live by: “If the mind can conceive it and the heart can believe it we can achieve it.” Napolean Hill
What is your core philosophy for doing business? “Honesty, Integrity, and People First”
Who is your role model and why? “I have never really had a role model to speak of. I have enough trouble being myself!”
What was the funniest thing that has ever happened to you? “Well, not really the funniest, but perhaps the most embarrassing… I was at my first job as an Occupational Therapist working at Milwaukee County Adolescent Center, and was in a conversation with an intern as we walked from one building to another. She was complaining about her supervisor, who had been there quite few years, and I was commiserating with her plight. I commented that her supervisor was kind of “old fashioned.” We walked into the next building and as we opened the door I realized the supervisor was right behind us! It was clear she had heard our entire conversation… Lesson learned: NEVER say anything about anybody you would not want them to overhear! Better yet, say something positive!”
