Background
Smith, James Bernard was born on August 22, 1943. Son of Louis James and Charlene Heard Smith.
Smith, James Bernard was born on August 22, 1943. Son of Louis James and Charlene Heard Smith.
Bachelor of Science, University Washington, 1967. Master of Business Administration, Seattle City College, 1978. Postgraduate, California Western University, 1978—1979.
Doctor of Philosophy, Pacific Western University, 1983.
Engineering aide Boeing Aircraft Company, Seattle, 1962—1963. Management trainee J.C. Penney's Stores, 1963—1964. Store manager Lucky Food Stores, 1964—1967.
With Allstate Insurance Company, from 1967, claim investigator, 1967—1968, SUPR., 1968—1970, claim evaluator, 1971—1972, management trainee, 1972—1973, auditor western zone audit staff, 1972—1973, regional administrative assistant, 1973—1974, district claim manager, 1975—1978, commercial manager, 1978—1979, senior district claim manager, 1979—1980, division claims manager, 1980—1983, home office field claim manager, from 1983. Member San Diego Private Industry Council.
Member legislation committee Escondido Board Education. Board directors University San Diego Law School, San Diego Opportunities Industrialization Center. Member of Yakima Chamber of Commerce, Seattle City College Alumni Association, University Washington Alumni Association, San Diego Claims Managers Council, National Black Master of Business Administration Association, Master of Business Administration Executives, Seattle Northgate Lions Club (board directors 1968-1970), Alpha Phi Alpha.
Married Thadeth May, September 4, 1964. Children: Dawn Y., Michael M.