Luther Harris Smithson

Background

Smithson, Luther Harris was born on July 20, 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Luther Harris and Mamee (Champenois) Smithson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University Washington, 1957. Master of Science in Physical Chemistry, University of California at Los Angeles, 1960.

Career

Chemist, California Research Company, Richmond, 1960-1966; laboratory manager, Varian Corporation, Palo Alto, California, 1966-1970; director marketing, Smith Kline Institute, Palo Alto, 1970-1973; director biotechnology, Socially Responsible Investment International, Menlo Park, California, since 1973.

Achievements

• Luther Harris Smithson has been listed as a noteworthy company executive, research by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as corporal United States Army, 1952-1955.

Interests

• Avocations: pottery, reading, writing.

Connections

Married Marilyn Anderson, March 24, 1956. Children: Kistrina Marie, Paul John.

Father:

Luther Harris Smithson

Mother:

Mamee (Champenois) Smithson

Spouse:

Marilyn Anderson

child:

Kistrina Marie Smithson

child:

Paul John Smithson