Denis Leo Smith

Background

Smith, Denis Leo was born on May 31, 1935 in Duluth. Son of Lloyd T. Smith and Ethel M. (Culliton) Esse.

Education

Certified in journalism, Columbia University, 1956; student, University Minnesota, 1960; certified in oil leasing, U. Oklahoma, 1961.

Career

Sales manager, Lew Bonn Company, Minneapolis, 1961-1965; regional sales manager, promotions manager, Jerrold electronics corporation, Philadelphia, 1965-1970; international manager, J.F.D. Electronics, Brooklyn, 1970-1971; general manager, Gavin Electronics, Summerville, New Jersey, 1971-1972; regional sales manager, Hy Gain Electronics, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1972-1978; president, owner, Tel-Tronics Corporation, 1978-1985; national sales manager, Franklin Hardware, Oceanside, New York, 1986-1987; marketing manager, Manville Sales Corp, Denver, since 1987. Lecturer in field.

Achievements

• Denis Leo Smith has been listed as a noteworthy Marketing professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Advisor Hubert Humphrey V.P., Washington, 1958-1972.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, sailing, snorkeling.

Connections

Father:

Lloyd T. Smith Esse

Mother:

Ethel M. (Culliton) Esse