Karen Groom Smith

Background

Smith, Karen Groom was born on April 3, 1952 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Marvin Louis Groom and Arnita (Grant) Hands.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Fort Valley State College, 1982. Postgraduate, Embry-Riddle University, since 1990.

Career

With inventory management staff, United States Air Force, Louisiana, Georgia, Thailand., 1971-1978; computer operator, Defense Contracts Administration, Marietta, Georgia, 1981-1982; logistician, Department of the Army, Washington, since 1982.

Achievements

• Karen Groom Smith has been listed as a noteworthy Logistician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer The Charlee Mentor Program, Miami, Florida, 1991, Learn to Read Volumes Miami, 1991. Active Urban League Greater Miami, since 1991. Member National Association Executive Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Interests

• Avocations: quilting, reading, traveling.

Connections

Married George Lemuel Smith, December 27, 1976 (divorced June 1986). 1 child, Brian George.

Father:

Marvin Louis Groom Hands

Mother:

Arnita (Grant) Hands

Spouse:

George Lemuel Smith

child:

Brian George Smith