Background
Smith, James Richard was born on October 1, 1947 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Maxwell L. and Anna M. (Naab) Smith.
educator communications research executive
Smith, James Richard was born on October 1, 1947 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Maxwell L. and Anna M. (Naab) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Speech and Drama, U. Nebraska, 1970; Master of Arts in Speech and Communications, U. Connecticut, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy in Communications Radio and television, Pennsylvania State University, 1975.
Reporter, Station KFOR, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1967; announcer, news director, Station KLMS, Lincoln, 1968-1970; staff writer, Norwich (Connecticut) Bulletin Company, 1971; manager customer relations, New Process Company, Warren, Pennsylvania, 1972-1973; producer, host, Pennsylvania State Radio/television, University Park, 1973-1974; assistant professor communications, Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1974-1976; associate professor, State University of New York, New Paltz, since 1976; managing partner, Smith Davis Communications Research, New Paltz, 1977-1995; president, J.R. Smith & Associations, New Paltz, since 1995. Member Columbia University Seminars, New York City, since 1979.
Member American Marketing Association, Broadcast Education Association (chairman management group 1986-1988, board directors since 1989, secretary treasurer 1991, vice chairman 1992, former president), Promax.
Children: Brandin E., Jeremiah M., Shawn P.