Background
Smith, John Webster was born on May 3, 1921 in Atlanta, Delaware, United States. Son of Frank Louis and Dorothy (Andrew) Smith.
consultant energy industry executive
Smith, John Webster was born on May 3, 1921 in Atlanta, Delaware, United States. Son of Frank Louis and Dorothy (Andrew) Smith.
Bachelor, Washington College, Chestertown, Maryland., 1942; Master of Science, George Washington University, 1973.
Served to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1942-1973;
served in European Theatre of Operations, Korea, Vietnam, Pacific, other locations, United States Navy, 1942-1973;
retired, United States Navy, 1973;
superintendent, professor, Texas Maritime College-Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., Galveston, 1973-1978;
vice president, Sealcraft Operations, Inc., Galveston, 1978-1983;
director training, Tidewater Marine Superior vena cava syndrome Association, New Orleans, 1983-1984;
president various companies, Houston, 1984-1986;
managing director, Grand Hotel, Houston, 1986-1987;
executive assistant to Chief Executive Officer, Taylor Energy Company, New Orleans, 1988-1997;
executive director, Patrick F. Taylor Found, New Orleans, 1988-1997. Consultant Society Marine Cons., New Orleans, 1986-1988. Chairman Galveston CountyPvt.
Industry Council, 1980-1982. Chairman, Board Of Directors Gulf Coast Council Foreign Affairs, Galveston, 1979-1982. Assistant in development of world's 1st nuclear radiation course after Bikini Atom Bomb test at Navy Department.
Trustee Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, since 1997.
Member Navy League of the United States (board directors New Orleans council), Council American Master Mariners, Louisiana Sheriffs Association, Retired Officers Association, Pelican Club Galveston, Rotary (president Galveston chapter 1983), Lions International, American Legion, Lambda Chi Alpha (Hall of Fame 1995).
Son of; married Patricia Catherine Metzner, January 9, 1943 (divorced 1958). 1 child, Edward Marc. Married Beverly Brabner, August 21, 1958 (divorced July 1983).
1 child, David Andrew. Married Sandra Seefeld, January 6, 1985.