Background
Smith, David J. was born on August 22, 1942 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David Joseph and Gertrude Elizabeth Smith.
Smith, David J. was born on August 22, 1942 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David Joseph and Gertrude Elizabeth Smith.
Student, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Student, King's College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Student, University Pennsylvania.
Salesman, Lewith & Freeman, Wilkes-Barre, 1969-1972; director real estate, Wilkes-Barre Redevelopment Authority, 1972-1974; president, Theta Land Corporation, 1974-1983; general manager real estate, Pennsylvania Gas & Water Company, 1974-1983; private real estate consultant, 1983-1986; president, Penn Laurel Real Estate Inc., since 1986.
Chairman Rice Township Planning Commission, since 1975, Rice Township Zoning Hearing Board, since 1978. Member Luzerne County Tourist Promotion Agency. Member Association of Pennsylvania Forest Fire Wardens, Greater Wilkes-Barre Board Realtors, Pennsylvania Board Realtors, National Association Realtors, National Association Housing and Redevelopment Authority Officials, Wyoming Valley Real Estate Investors Association (president), Pennsylvania Real Estate Owners Association (political action committee chairman 1991), Pennsylvania Association Real Estate Owners, National Association Home Builders, Building Industry Association Northeast Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Economy League, Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce.
Married Grace A. Adams. Children: Paul R., Mark C.