Background
Smith, Jerry Edward was born on April 3, 1952 in Sturgis, Michigan, United States. Son of Robert Bennett and Leola Josephine Shinavar Smith.
automotive aftermarket executive
Smith, Jerry Edward was born on April 3, 1952 in Sturgis, Michigan, United States. Son of Robert Bennett and Leola Josephine Shinavar Smith.
Bachelor, University Arizona, 1975. Postgraduate in Business Administration, California Coast University.
Store manager Jay's 3, Tucson, 1975—1977. Warehouse manager United Warehouse Sales, 1977—1978. National sales manager TR-3 Chemical Corporation, Orange, California, 1978—1981, vice president sales, 1981—1982.
Manager, sales director Jay's Da-Nite Auto Supply, Tucson, 1978—1980. Head instructor Counterman's School, 1980—1981. Senior vice president Sunshine Makers, Inc., since 1982.
Charter member Republican Presidential Task Force, Republican Majority Fund.
Member of National Speakers Association, Specialty Equipment Market Association, Automotive Parts and Accessories Association, National Hot Rod Association, Automotive Aftermarket Association, Automotive Wholesalers Arizona (president), Salesman with a Purpose Club (board governors since 1982), 500 Automotive Executives Club, United States Senatorial Club.