Background
Smith, Fred Wildon was born on May 22, 1892 in Alamosa, Colorado, United States. Son of Otis Grand and Edith Rockwell (Mingay) Smith.
business and ranching executive
Smith, Fred Wildon was born on May 22, 1892 in Alamosa, Colorado, United States. Son of Otis Grand and Edith Rockwell (Mingay) Smith.
Student, The Principia, St. Louis, 1906-1907; student, University California, 1916.
With, Hobson Brothers Packing Company, from 1916;
accountant, secretary, Hobson Brothers Packing Company, 1916-1930;
president, Hobson Brothers Packing Company, from 1930. Assisted in organization Ventura Investment Company, 1920. President Ventura Securities Company, 1931-1971.
President Salinas Land Company, from 1930. President Saticoy Rock Company, 1920-1935, vice president, 1936-1959. Vice president California Orchard Company.
Chairman advisory board Ventura Bank of America, executive manager Smith-Hobson. Vice president Ivy Lawn Cemetery Association.
Member Ventura War Price and Rationing Board. Honorary trustee Pomona College, Claremenot. Member California Board Education, 1943-1949, president, 1943-1947.
Member Ventura Chamber of Commerce (president 1957), Ventura Lions Club, International Association of Lions Clubs (president), 1947-1948, Elks (charter member lodge 1430).
Married Grace Hobson, July 22, 1917 (deceased 1968). Children: Rodney (deceased), Barbara Barnard, Helen M.