Ed Swiderski
American Marketing Technology Executive
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Ed Swiderski (born July 20, 1979) is an American marketing technology executive and television personality.
July 20, 1979
Ed Swiderski | |
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| Born | Edward Swiderski July 20, 1979 Monroe, Michigan, USA |
| Education | Michigan State University |
| Occupations | Marketing Executive, Television Personality |
| Spouse | Natalie Bomke |
| Website | http://www.swiderski.info |
Early life and career
Swiderski was born in Monroe, Michigan and attended Erie-Mason High School. While attending Michigan State University, he began working as a technology intern at Voyager.net. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management, Swiderski worked in the technology industry and co-founded Kambio Group, a digital marketing agency.[1]
Education
Ed is a Michigan State University alumnus, and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Reality television
Swiderski appeared as a contestant in the fifth season of the ABC reality show The Bachelorette. He left the competition in episode 5 to focus on his job with Microsoft, but returned in episode 7.[2] Swiderski went on to win the competition, and became engaged to Bachelorette Jillian Harris.[3] The couple split in 2010.[4]
Education technology nonprofit
Swiderski co-founded the non-profit Global Education Open Technology Foundation GEOTF, which promotes open standards in education that improves the quality of life of underprivileged students around the world.[5]
Other media
After The Bachelorette, Swiderski continued to be in the public eye, appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Entertainment Tonight.[6]