Background
Smith, Donald Gene was born on February 9, 1941 in Bradford, Illinois, United States. Son of Merrill George and Elma (Pettegrew) Mitchell Smith.
Investment management company executive
Smith, Donald Gene was born on February 9, 1941 in Bradford, Illinois, United States. Son of Merrill George and Elma (Pettegrew) Mitchell Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Finance, University of Illinois, 1963; Juris Doctor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1966; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1968.
Vice-president, director, Capital Guardian Trust Company, Los Angeles, 1968-1979; senior vice president, Home Insurance Company. New York City, 1980-1983; senior vice president, City Investing Company. New York City, 1981-1983; president, Donald Smith & Company, Paramus, New Jersey, since 1980.
Married Paula Norma Chassman, December 25, 1966. Children– Julie, Laura.