Background
Smith, Hueston Merriam was born on December 19, 1912 in Almeta, Texas, United States. Son of Harry Merriam and Ruth Alice (Vansconcellos) Smith.
Smith, Hueston Merriam was born on December 19, 1912 in Almeta, Texas, United States. Son of Harry Merriam and Ruth Alice (Vansconcellos) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Missouri, Rolla, 1938. Professional degree of electrical engineering, University Missouri, 1982.
Assistant engineer, Missouri Public Service Commission, Jefferson City, 1938-1940; industrial engineer, Union Electric Company, St. Louis, 1947-1950; chief engineer, Fruin-Colnon Company, St. Louis, 1950-1954; president, Smith-Zurhelde & Associations Inc., St. Louis, 1954-1965; senior vice president, Thatcher & Patient Inc., St. Louis, 1965-1969; principal, Hueston M. Smith & Associations Inc., St. Louis, since 1969.
City engineer Frontenac, Missouri, 1957-1959. Chief of police City of Fontenac, 1952-1954. Served to colonel C.E. United States Army, 1940-1946.
Member Consultant Engineers Council United States (president 1960-1961, board directors 1963-1964), Consultant Engineers Missouri (president 1965-1967, board directors 1962-1963), Missouri Society Professional Engineers (Outstanding Achievement award 1962), Society of America Military Engineers, Reserve Officers Association United States, Retired Officers Association, Military Order of World Wars, Missouri Real Estate Association, National Rifle Association, University Missouri-Rolla Alumni Association, Academy Electrical Engineers of University Missouri-Rolla, Eta Kappa Nu. Clubs: Missouri Athletic. Lodges: Masons.
Married Edith Adele Fort, December 12, 1970. 1 child, Joseph Hueston.