Background
Smith, John Julian was born on October 18, 1957 in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom. Son of Michael and Dorothy Smith. came to the United States 1987.
Smith, John Julian was born on October 18, 1957 in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom. Son of Michael and Dorothy Smith. came to the United States 1987.
Bachelor of Science, U. Leeds, United Kingdom, 1978; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Stirling, United Kingdom, 1981.
Agronomic services manager, J.W. Chafer Ltd., United Kingdom, 1981-1987; executive vice president, research director, Fluid Fertilizer Foundation, St. Louis, 1987-1989; vice president research, education and market development, National Fertilizer Solutions Association, St. Louis, 1989-1990; manager agronomy and product development, J.R. Simplot Company, Mineral & Chemical Group, Pocatello, Idaho., 1990-1992; vice president environment & agronomy, J.R. Simplot Company, Mineral & Chemical Group, Pocatello, Idaho., since 1992. Board directors Fluid Fertilizer Foundation, St. Louis, since 1991. Member California Department Food and Agriculture Fertilizer Advisory & Inspection Board, since 1993.
Coach West County Soccer, St. Louis, 1988-1990, Gate City Soccer League, Pocatello, since 1990. Member Institute Biology United Kingdom, Fertilizer Society United Kingdom, American Society Agronomy (agronomic independent committee 1990), The Fertilizer Institute (agronomy task force since 1990), Soil Science Society American, Crop Science Society American.
Married Maureen McDonnell, May 26, 1979. Children: Victoria Ann, Steven James.