Background
Smith, Bruce D. was born on August 13, 1943 in Rockville Center, New York, United States. Son of Francis August and Dolores (Wertz) Smith.
telecommunications company executive
Smith, Bruce D. was born on August 13, 1943 in Rockville Center, New York, United States. Son of Francis August and Dolores (Wertz) Smith.
Bachelor in Engineering Sciences, University Florida, 1964. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Florida, 1965. Master of Business Administration with High Distinction, Harvard University, 1971.
Vice president operations, Travenol laboratories, Silver Spring, Maryland., 1971-1973; vice president, general manager, Dietzgen Corporation, Chicago, 1973-1975; general manager, G.D. Searle, Des Plaines (Illinois), Santa Clara (California), 1975-1979; vice president corporation development, chief strategic officer, Technology Products Inc. subsidiary Comm. Satellite Corporation, Washington, 8180-8183; president, Technology Products Inc. subsidiary Comm. Satellite Corporation, Washington, 1981-1983; president, chief Executive officer, co-founder, Network Equipment Technologies, Redwood City, California, 1983-1989; chairman, chief Executive officer, Network Equipment Technologies, Redwood City, California, since 1989.
Married Frankie Dorothea Brock, August 22, 1964 (divorced 1978). Children: Tasha L., Brian A. Married Suzanne MacDonald, July 4, 1981.