Background
Smith, Ruthann Adelia was born on December 1, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Wendell Benton and Naomi Emma (Lash) Smith.
Smith, Ruthann Adelia was born on December 1, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Wendell Benton and Naomi Emma (Lash) Smith.
Bachelor, Bowling Green State University, 1976.
National management trainee Eaton Corporation, various locations, 1976-1977, buyer Humboldt, Tennessee, 1977-1979, Cleveland, 1979. Senior buyer Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, Utica, New York, 1979-1981, certified purchasing manager, since 1981.
Member New York and Pennsylvania National Association Purchasing Management (vice chairperson program committee 1981-1983), Utica Purchasing Management Association (professional development chairperson 1981-1982, Second vice president 1982-1983), Chicago Pneumatic Management Club (treasurer Utica area 1986-1987, secretary 1987-1988).