Background
Smith, Jeffrey R. was born on July 28, 1948 in Syracuse, New York, United States.
Smith, Jeffrey R. was born on July 28, 1948 in Syracuse, New York, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Buffalo, 1971. Master of Education, Boston University Extension, Naples, Italy, 1975. Postgraduate, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1986.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1971; advanced through grades to lieutenant commander, United States Navy, 1984; public affairs officer, United States Navy Sigonelia, Catania, Sicily, 1977-1978; logistics officer, chief pilot, Naval Station Roosevelt Rds., Ceiba, P.R., 1978-1983; Executive officer, United States Naval Reserve, Norfolk, Virginia, 1983-1986; college mathematics instructor, Tidewater College, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1983-1985; high school mathematics teacher, Mavry High School, Norfolk, 1983-1985; 1st officer, Henson Airlines, Salisbury, New York, 1985-1986; aviation safety/chief pilot, United States Navy Sigonelia, Catania, 1986-1990; aviation safety officer, United States Navy Naval Air Station, Alameda, California, 1990-1993; tour pilot, Circle Rainbow Air, Honolulu, 1993-1994.
President Geo. P. Miller School Parent-Teachers Association, Alameda, 1992. Volunteer Cub Scouts Pack 108, Alameda, 1992. Math aide Geo. P. Miller Elementary School, Alameda, 1992.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1983-1986. Member American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International, Sierra Club, VR-24 Alumni Association (secretary 1992).
Son of Robert Dwight and Elma Luella (Gerhardt) S. Divorced; children: Jolie Nicole, Jordan Zeno, Julia Monet.