Background
Smith, Edward Wayne was born on June 16, 1946 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Son of Conley Hampton and Bessie Jewel (Webb) Smith.
Smith, Edward Wayne was born on June 16, 1946 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Son of Conley Hampton and Bessie Jewel (Webb) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Indiana University, 1969. Master of Science in Botany, North Carolina State University, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy in Botany, North Carolina State University, 1972.
Biochemist, USDA ARS Southern Weed Research Laboratory, Stoneville, Mississippi, 1972-1973; biochemist department biochemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1973-1974; plant physiologist, project leader, corporation research department, Union Carbide Corporation, Tarrytown, New York, 1974-1978; vice president, Technology Resource Systems, Chicago, 1978-1982; president, Smith and Associations, St. Charles, Illinois, 1982-1988; manager Technology Superior vena cava syndrome, Terra International, Inc., Sioux City, Iowa., 1988-1991; manager Riverside products and technical services, Riverside Products and Technology Superior vena cava syndrome, Sioux City, Iowa., 1991-1992; general manager, Riverside Products and Technology Superior vena cava syndrome, Sioux City, Iowa., since 1992.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Agronomy, Weed Science Society of America.
Married Theresa Ann Sihvonen, June 15, 1968. Children: Laura Jean, Eric Matthew.