Hunter grew up in the Northeast United States spending much of his youth on the water and has wonderful memories of sailing with his dad. The coast in the Northeast is similar to the Swedish archipelagos of Goteborg and Stockholm.
Professionally, he spent thirty-four years in the U.S. Air Force as an aviator and strategist, which led him to live all around the U.S. and Europe, his favorite country so far being Italy. His job took him to over 60 countries, mostly in Europe and Africa, where he advised governments on ways to improve security.
He is now a private consultant on strategic security issues. Since arriving in Sweden, he and his Swedish wife are also trying their luck at entrepreneurship. They recently invented a tool made from 100% Ocean Plastic, which incentivizes removing abandoned fishing nets from the oceans.
His twenty-years in uniform demonstrates his long commitment to Service Above Self. Having spent years in Washington D.C. interacting with aid and development professionals, his interests now include maternal, new-born health, and nutrition in the developing world.
Having been in Rotary for just over three years, he was attracted to the club to learn more and spend time with a diverse group of rotarians dedicated to service. For his year as club president he hopes to strengthen fellowship, following the stress presented by the pandemic, and make sure that all members have a way to contribute, small or large, to club goals.
Hunter came to Sweden to be closer to family and friends, learn more about Swedish culture, and discover the archipelago and other parts of Sweden. Much of his free time is spent upgrading the boat he and his wife use to explore the archipelago. He also enjoys jazz, fishing, and especially cooking authentic dishes from cuisines around the world. Hunter holds both United States and Swedish citizenship.
