Background
Smith, Clyde Ray was born on April 21, 1935 in Bassett, Virginia, United States. Son of William Henry and Ava I. (Roberson) Smith.
Smith, Clyde Ray was born on April 21, 1935 in Bassett, Virginia, United States. Son of William Henry and Ava I. (Roberson) Smith.
Bachelor, Bridgewater College, 1956. Master of Business Administration, University Virginia, 1958. Doctor in Business Administration (honorary), Bridgewater College, 2004.
Instructor, University of Virginia - Darden, Charlottesville, 1961-1964; assistant professor, University of Virginia - Darden, Charlottesville, 1964-1967; associate professor, University of Virginia - Darden, Charlottesville, 1967-1972; professor, University of Virginia - Darden, Charlottesville, since 1972; associate dean Master of Business Administration program, University of Virginia - Darden, Charlottesville, 1972-1994; associate dean executive education, University of Virginia - Darden, Charlottesville, 1994-1997; interim dean, University of Virginia - Darden, Charlottesville, 1997-1998. Administrative director Institute Chartered Finance Analysts, Charlottesville, 1962-1969. Board directors East Coast Oil Corporation, Richmond, Virginia, Piccadilly Cafeterias, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Captain (research) United States Army, 1958-1968. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Colonade Club, Farmington Country Club, Raven Society, Beta Gamma Sigma, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Phyllis Jane Watkins, March 25, 1959. Children: Anthony William, Cheryl Ann, Theresa Jane.