Background
Smith, Bryan Francis was born on July 9, 1920 in Jersey City. Son of Bryan Francis and Grace May (Hannon) Smith.
Smith, Bryan Francis was born on July 9, 1920 in Jersey City. Son of Bryan Francis and Grace May (Hannon) Smith.
AB, Harvard University, 1941; Juris Doctor, Columbia University, 1947; postgraduate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1941-1942; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Dallas, 1979.
Associate, Mitchell, Capron, Marsh, New York City, 1947-1951;
corporation executive, general counsel, Texas Instruments, Dallas, 1951-1975;
general director corporation director, Texas Instruments, Dallas, 1975-1984;
senior councillor, Towers Perrin, Dallas, 1989-1991. Board directors Computer Language Research, Dallas, French American Bank of New York. Dir.emeritus Engraph Inc., Atlanta.
Lecturer corporation governance. Member investment advising committee Texas State Treasurer. Member of advisory county Dallas division United States District Court (northern district) Texas.
Major United States Air Force, 1942-1946. Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association, American Law Institute, Northwood and Petroleum Clubs (Dallas), Union League Club (New York City).
Married June Elizabeth Rafferty, June 24, 1950. Children: Patricia, Bryan Francis Junior, James, Peter, Michael, Paul, Mary.