Frank Earl Smith

Background

Smith, Frank Earl was born on February 4, 1931 in Fremont Center, New York, United States. Son of Earl A. and Hazel (Knack) Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Syracuse University, 1952.

Career

With, Mellor Advertising Agency, Elmira, New York, 1954-1955; assistant manager, Association of Commerce, Elmira, New York, 1955-1956; assistant manager, Chamber of Commerce, Binghamton, New York manager, Better Business Bureau, Broome County, New York, 1956-1960; executive vice president, Chamber of Commerce, Chemung County, Elmira, 1960-1965; executive vice president, Schenectady County (New York) Chamber of Commerce, 1965-1969; executive vice president, Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, 1969-1978; president, Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce, 1978-1995.

Membership

Board directors, secretary Presbyterian Development Corporation of Detroit, Inc., 1995-2006. 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1952-1954. Member of the Chamber of Commerce Executives Michigan, American Chamber of Commerce Executives (past chairman), New York State Chamber of C. Executives (past president), Ohio Chamber of Commerce Executives (past president), Chamber of Commerce of United States (past board directors Center Internatl Private Enterprise, past chairman national board regents, Institute for Organization Management).

Connections

Married Caroline R. Gillin, August 14, 1954. Children— Stephen F., David S., Daniel E.

Father:

Earl A. Smith

Mother:

Hazel (Knack) Smith

Spouse:

Caroline R. Gillin

child:

Stephen F. Smith

child:

Daniel E. Smith

child:

David S. Smith