Background
Smith, Franklin Howard was born on August 31, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Franklin Howard and Marguerite (Barnes) Smith.
Smith, Franklin Howard was born on August 31, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Franklin Howard and Marguerite (Barnes) Smith.
Student, Indiana U., 1969-1971; Bachelor of Science, U. Arizona, 1974; Juris Doctor, Marquette U., 1974-1977; Master of Science, DePaul University, 1981.
Lawyer, Butzbaugh & Ehrenberg, St. Joseph, Michigan, 1977-1979; tax manager, Arthur Andersen & Company, Milwaukee, 1979-1983; director taxes, Allen-Bradley Company, Milwaukee, 1984-1986; partner, Coopers & Lybrand, Milwaukee, 1986-1987; director taxes, Johnson Controls, Inc., Milwaukee, 1988-1991; corporation contractor, Johnson Controls, Inc., Milwaukee, since 1991. Instructor international business University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Member International Fiscal Association, American Bar Association, Tax Executives Institute, Wisconsin Institute Certified Public Accountant's, Wisconsin Association Corporate Growth (vice president).
Married Julia Kay Steeb, June 5, 1976. Children: Meredith, Franklin III, Andrew, Nathaniel, Amanda.