Washington State University Athletics

Dr. Nancy Swanger begins her first year as WSU’s Faculty Athletics Representative to the Pac-12 Conference. Dr. Swanger is the Associate Dean and Director of the School of Hospitality Business Management in the Carson College of Business at Washington State University, starting back in 2000.

In addition to her administrative duties, she teaches various courses in the curriculum—professional development, cost controls, and special topics focusing on current trends or industry issues. Dr. Swanger has more than 40 years of restaurant experience as a co-worker, manager, district manager, and owner. She and her husband, Larry, owned and operated up to eight Subway restaurants from 1988-2017, and they own two independent concepts in Moscow, Idaho—Gambino’s and the Varsity Diner.

Her research interests lie in the areas of quick-serve restaurant operations, food safety/sanitation, and hospitality curriculum. Prior to coming to WSU, Nancy taught at the University of Idaho and Lewis-Clark State College.

The Swangers have four children and reside in Troy, Idaho.