Talkin’ Winter with Swinter

Having developed a passion for snow & ice management over the last nearly three decades, Ken has truly become an expert in all aspects of the snow and ice management industry. Ken began his career in the snow and ice management industry clearing sidewalks and driveways as a kid (see photo to the left of Ken in the 1980s). These days Ken is President of Swinter Group, Inc. and dispatches a crew of nearly 600 people during a snow event in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area alone. Ken also works with other snow removal contractors and attorneys, providing consulting services in 30+ states. Additionally, Ken has developed and is President of SG Advantage, LLC, which provides systems and software to the snow removal industry, and he works with contractors throughout the country. 

Ken is a one-stop shop for anything and everything relative to the snow and ice management industry. He has provided consulting and in-field services for international facilities management corporations & local property owners/managers and has personally managed snow removal services throughout the country.

Ken has attained both the Advanced Snow Manager (ASM) and Certified Snow Professional (CSP) designations from the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA). The ASM program has four courses focusing on in-field best practices, science, and chemical knowledge. The CSP is a higher-level certification. Although SIMA has thousands of members, less than 250 have attained the CSP Designation. CSP testing covers broader fields such as snow and ice science, operations, techniques, and subcontracting.

Ken has Snow & Ice Management expert and consulting experience in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.  Additionally, Ken has operational experience in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Montana, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas. 

Jason is entering his 3rd year with Swinter Group, Inc. in 2024 and is a member of the sales and account management team. Before joining Swinter Group, Inc., Jason’s first career was in the United States Army, where he served as a Military Police Senior Non-Commissioned Officer and as a Chief Warrant Officer and Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot. Jason has quickly developed a passion for the snow and ice industry and works tirelessly to continue developing as a snow and ice professional.

Jason has attained both the Advanced Snow Manager (ASM) and Certified Snow Professional (CSP) designations from the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA). The ASM program has four courses focusing on in-field best practices and science and chemical knowledge. The CSP is a higher-level certification. Although SIMA has thousands of members, less than 400 have attained the CSP Designation. CSP testing covers broader fields such as snow and ice science, operations, techniques, and subcontracting.