Barry Swenson, the groundbreaking developer who reshaped the city’s skyline and became a household name, has died at age 85.
Swenson was the third generation leader of Swenson Builders, one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent construction and development firms, known for developing iconic buildings throughout San Jose. Those who knew him remember him for his optimism and encouraging demeanor, as well as his business prowess. His cause of death has not been released.
“That’s just first and foremost his real gift to everybody else, is that he was always upbeat and always encouraging people,” Ron Swenson, CEO of Solar Skyways and Barry Swenson’s younger brother, told San José Spotlight…