Background
Smithey, Donald Leon was born on August 31, 1940 in St. Louis.
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Donald Leon Smithey
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Student, St. Ambrose College, 1962. Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Southern Illinois University, 1966. Postgraduate, University Missouri, St. Louis, 1974.
Career
Assistant operations dispatcher, Ozark Airlines, 1971-1972; transportation analyst, Olin Corporation, 1972-1978; cost accountant, Olin Corporation, 1978-1980; commissioner, St. Louis Regional Airport Authority, 1971-1980; chairman, St. Louis Regional Airport Authority, 1974-1980; airport director, St. Louis Regional Airport Authority, 1980-1983; assistant director, Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, 1983-1985; director administration, Omaha Airport Authority, 1985-1987; deputy executive director, Omaha Airport Authority, 1987-1989; executive director, Omaha Airport Authority, since 1989.
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Membership
With United States Navy Air Reserve 1963-1966, United States Navy, 1966-1968. Member American Association Airport Executives (Great Lakes chapter), Airports Council International, Iowa Airport Executive Association (past president), Illinois Public Airports Association (past vice president), Experimental Aircraft Association, Omaha Rotary Club, Masonic Lodge (Bethalto, Illinois), Tangier Shrine (Omaha), Quiet Birdmen Association, Silver Wings Fraternity.
Connections
Children: Kelly, Jill.
