Background
Smith, Ballard Flanders was born on June 20, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Ballard Flanders and Mildred Smith.
Smith, Ballard Flanders was born on June 20, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Ballard Flanders and Mildred Smith.
Bachelor of Arts Sociology, Carleton College, 1968; Juris Doctor, University of Minnesota, 1971.
Member firm, Pepicelli & Pepicelli, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1971-1976; district attorney, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, 1976; vice president, general manager, San Diego Mariners Hockey Club, 1976-1977; executive vice president, San Diego National League Baseball Club, Inc., San Diego Padres, 1977-1979; president, San Diego National League Baseball Club, Inc., San Diego Padres, 1979-1987; also director, San Diego National League Baseball Club, Inc., San Diego Padres. President, director Pares Air Travel, since 1970. Board directors McDonald's Corporation.
Board of directors Greater San Diego Chamber of Commerce. Member American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, American Arbitration Association, San Diego Chamber of Commerce (director).
Married Linda Ardell Smith, September 5, 1970. Children— Allison, Amy, Amanda, Holly.