James Lawrence Smith III

Background

III, James Lawrence Smith was born on June 28, 1960 in Pittsburgh. Son of James Lawrence and Helen Mae (Flaherty) S.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics with honors, University of Pennsylvania, 1982.

Career

Linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh, 1983; accountant, Touche, Ross, Pittsburgh, 1983-1988; investment banker, Van Kampen Merritt, Philadelphia, since 1988; vice president, Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Company, Philadelphia, since 1991. Appointed member board commissioner Port Pittsburgh Commission. Member finance committee Pennsylvania Correctional Facility Program.

Achievements

• Certified Public Accountant, Pennsylvania.

Membership

Member Pennsylvania Association Certified Public Accountant's, Pittsburgh Amateur Sports Foundation (treasurer since 1988, Allegheny County Community Citation of Merit Finance Task Force, 1991).

Connections

Father:

James Lawrence S.

Mother:

Helen Mae (Flaherty) S.