Background
Smith, E. Berry was born on February 21, 1926 in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Son of Samuel Rogers and Rosemary (Berry) Smith.
Smith, E. Berry was born on February 21, 1926 in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Son of Samuel Rogers and Rosemary (Berry) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, Butler University, 1949.
Account executive, Station WIRE Radio, Indianapolis, 1949-1954; director advertising public relations, Franklin Finance Company, Hartford City, Indiana, 1954-1956; account executive, Columbia Broadcasting System Radio Network, Detroit, 1956-1957; vice president, Station WFIE-television, Evansville, 1957-1961; vice president, Station WFRV-television, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1961-1962; executive vice president, Station WLKY-television, Louisville, 1962-1964; president, Station WTVW-television, Evansville, 1964-1980; president, Station WSBT, South Bend, Indiana, 1981-1989; senior vice president, Schurz Comm. Inc., South Bend, since 1989. Director advisory board Columbia Broadcasting System-television Affiliates Association, 1984-1987, secretary, treasurer, 1988-1990, chairman, 1990-1991.
Director Goodwill Industries, South Bend, 1984-1985, Junior Achievement Michiana, South Bend, 1984-1991. Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1944-1946, PTO. Member South Bend Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1988-1992), Indiana Society Chicago, MorrisPark Country Club, National Press Club, Mensa, Summit Club, Notre Dame U. Club.
Married Mary Terese Hoffman, April 3, 1948 (deceased). Children: Kevin B., Martin J.