Background
Smith, Kenard Eugene was born on July 28, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Charles Howard and Dorothea (Tanquist) Smith.
Smith, Kenard Eugene was born on July 28, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Charles Howard and Dorothea (Tanquist) Smith.
Bachelor, Bethel College, 1968; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1974.
From instructor to assistant professor, Virginia Polytech Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1973-1979; from senior analyst to manager area research and planning, Dayton Hudson Corporation, Minneapolis, 1979-1988; director, May Department Stores Company, St. Louis, 1988-1993; vice president area research, May Department Stores Company, St. Louis, since 1993. Adjunct associate professor Bethel College, St. Paul, 1981-1983. Guest lecturer in field.
Captain United States Air Force Reserve, 1972-1982. Member International Council Shopping Centers (research advisory task force 1991-1996), The Professional Geographer (editorial board since 1991).
Married Joanne Halvorsen, August 8, 1969. Children: Tracy, Lisa, Evan.