Background
Smith, Richard James was born on June 15, 1950 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of James Jhn Richard Junior and Audrey Louise (Stalter) Smith.
Smith, Richard James was born on June 15, 1950 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of James Jhn Richard Junior and Audrey Louise (Stalter) Smith.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Eastern Michigan University, 1972.
Accountant Coopers & Lybrand, Detroit, 1973-1978. Assistant controller Taubman Company, Inc., Troy, Michigan, 1978-1981, controller Hayward, California, 1981-1984, director finance services Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1984-1985, corporation controller, 1985-1987, controller, director development finance services, 1987-1988. Senior vice president, chief finance officer Katersky Finance, Woodland Hills, California, 1988-1990.
President, chief operating officer, since 1990.
Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Married Suzanne Marie Lukon, August 7, 1971. Children: James, Jessica.