Paula Swepson has over 25 years’ experience in the manufacturing sector and community development. She currently serves as the executive director of the West Marion Community Forum supporting community members on collaboration and developing local solutions to issues related to healthy eating and active living, affordable childcare, county-wide transportation, affordable housing and youth empowerment. She was formerly Production Manager at Broyhill Furniture. In 2017, she was received the CoThinkk Community Leadership Award.