Background
Smith, Don Jay was born on June 21, 1947 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Son of James Jay and Helen (Johns) Smith.
Smith, Don Jay was born on June 21, 1947 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Son of James Jay and Helen (Johns) Smith.
Bachelor in English, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1969; Master of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1976; postgraduate, Princeton University, 1969-1970.
Freelance copywriter, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, 1974-1978; founder, president, The Wordsmith, Morristown, New Jersey, 1977-1984; president, chief Executive officer, Wordsmith Communications Group, Inc., Chatham, New Jersey, since 1984. Marketing consultant American Telephone & Telegraph Company, Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 1981-1984.
Board Governors Blair Academy, Blairstown, New Jersey, 1980-1987, board of trustees, since 1987. Board of trustees Historic Speedwell Museum, Morristown, since 1988. Board directors Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company, Union, New Jersey, since 1988.
Member Neighborhood Association (president).
Married Linda Kiger, May 23, 1987.