United Animal Health, Sheridan, was founded in 1956 as United Feeds by John B. Swisher. Mr. Swisher turned 90 years old this week and nearly 100 people attended the birthday lunch in his honor on Tuesday. United employs approximately 350 people, 90 of whom work in Sheridan facilities. Mr. Swisher has been an important part of the agriculture industry for over 60 years and has built a company on strong values and integrity. He has been called a community treasure. His birthday lunch was filled with laughter, stories shared by many employees whose lives were changed by Mr. Swisher, and a bit of poetry by the man of the hour.
Reporter photos by Stu Clampitt