Background
Smith, Lee Llake was born on October 15, 1936 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Lowell Llake and Violet Margaret (Chrissman) Smith.
Smith, Lee Llake was born on October 15, 1936 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Lowell Llake and Violet Margaret (Chrissman) Smith.
Associate of Arts, Long Beach City College, 1958; Bachelor in Music, Chapman College, 1965; postgraduate, California State University, Long Beach, 1966-1967; postgraduate, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1974.
Owner, manager, Lee's Land Cattle Ranch, Cuyama Valley, California, since 1960; teacher, Cuyama Valley Schools, New Cuyama, California, 1967-1979; owner, manager, Cuyama Buckhorn Restaurant & Motel, New Cuyama, 1979-1983; owner, Allstate Insurance Agency, Desert Hot Springs, California, 1987-1991; owner, manager, Caravan Resort Spa, Desert Hot Springs, 1983-1991. Owner S & S Printing, since 1990, Lee's Land Bed & Breakfast, since 1992.
Violinist Bakersfield (California) Symphony, since 1967, Brook String Quartet, Palm Springs, California, 1984-1991. Director Planning Commission, Desert Hot Springs, 1985-1987. Chairman Environmental Review, Desert Hot Springs, 1986-1988.
Member Redevelopment Committee, Desert Hot Springs, 1983-1988. Member executive board growth and development Boys and Girls Club. Board directors Food Now Program, 1988-1991.
Member American Federation Musicians, Desert Hot Springs Colorodo of C. (Business Person Year 1987), Taft Chamber of Commerce (president 1997), Breakfast Rotary (president 1987-1988), Taft Rotary, Elks.
Married Sharon Medical Corps Lanahan, (divorced 1977).