Background
Smith, Leland D. was born on June 7, 1931 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Leland D. and Julia Elizabeth (Branard) Smith.
Smith, Leland D. was born on June 7, 1931 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Leland D. and Julia Elizabeth (Branard) Smith.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Building Products Marketing, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1954.
Project purchasing agent, Brown and Root, Inc., Houston, 1957-1960; sales representative, Corey Supply Company, Houston, 1960-1962; from sales representative to vice president southern regiona, Lafarge Corporation, various locations, 1962-1992; management consultant, vice president, Denaux Corporation, Atlanta, since 1993; executive vice president, World Thrust, Inc., since 1994.
Active numerous civic organizations First lieutenant United States Army, 1955-1957. Member Portland Cement Association.
Married Betty L. Laws, Apr.16, 1955. Children: Leland D. III, Bradley L., Linda D. Smith Davis.