Background
Smith, Greg V. was born on November 7, 1968 in Portland, Oregon, United States.
Smith, Greg V. was born on November 7, 1968 in Portland, Oregon, United States.
Smith graduated from Eastern Oregon University in 1992 with a Bachelor"s Degree in Liberal Studies. He later earned a Master"s Degree in Business Administration. In 2001, Greg Smith was named Eastern Oregon University"s Distinguished Alumnus.
Today he currently serves on the Eastern Oregon University"s Board of Trustees.
Early political involvement After graduating from college, Smith served as a community advisory member for United States Senator Gordon Smith. He also served as an intern for then Oregon House of Representatives Majority Leader Greg Walden. In 1996 Smith served as an alternate delegate in the Republican Convention.
Oregon House of Representatives In 2000 Smith successfully ran for Oregon State Representative for District 59.
In 2001 redistricting moved Smith into House District 57. He currently is severing his 8th consecutive term in the House of Representatives (2001-Current).
Smith"s 2015 committee assignments are as follows: Chair, Joint Ways and Means General Government Subcommittee Company-Vice Chair, Joint Ways and Means Committee Joint Ways and Means Capital Construction Subcommittee Joint Legislative Administration Committee Smith"s 2015 Caucus Positions: Budget Chair, House Republican Caucus Member, Sportsmen Caucus = Awards and recognitions During his terms in office, Smith has earned a 100% voting records with the Taxpayer Association of Oregon, Oregon Gun Owners of America, Oregon Farm Bureau, Oregonians for Food and Shelter, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association has given Smith the “Lariat Laureate”, their highest award.
The Oregon Fair Association has given Smith the title “Grand Champion Legislator” for the work he has done on their behalf.
The National Rifle Association has given Smith an A+ grade on his votes regarding gun related legislation. (*)All elections were for Oregon House of Representatives District 57 except for year 2000, which was for Oregon House District 59.
He is a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, serving District 57.
Married Sherri Smith. 5 children.