Background
Smith, John A. was born on January 23, 1943 in Lebanon, Kentucky, United States. Son of John Junior and Halene C. (Burnett) Smith.
Charitable organization executive
Smith, John A. was born on January 23, 1943 in Lebanon, Kentucky, United States. Son of John Junior and Halene C. (Burnett) Smith.
Bachelor, Bellarmine College, 1964. Graduate, National Graduate Trust School, Northwestern University, 1975.
Associate in trusts, Department Treasury, Washington, 1968-1970; vice president, American Fletcher National Bank, Indianapolis, 1970-1986; senior vice president, United Way Center Indiana, Indianapolis, 1986-1990; deputy executive director, National Mental Health Association, since 1990.
Co-chairman United Negro College Fund Telethon, Indianapolis, 1980-1990, president Indiana chapter, 1985-1986, president Marion County (Indiana) chapter 1983-1985. Local organizing committee 1987 Pan American Games, Indianapolis, 1984-1988. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1964-1968.
Member Midwest Pension Association (charter, chairman Indiana chapter 1982, recognition award 1982), Community Service Council (president 1984-1986, recognition award 1982). Clubs: Athletic (Indianapolis).
Married Doris Owens, October 6, 1965 (divorced September 1979). Children: Lesley, John, Lisa. Married Jean McAnulty, December 5, 1981.