Background
Smith, Martin David was born on September 27, 1948 in Des Moines. Son of David Abel and Vernice Ione (McConnell) Smith.
Smith, Martin David was born on September 27, 1948 in Des Moines. Son of David Abel and Vernice Ione (McConnell) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1974.
Terminal manager Pre-Fab Transit Company, Farmer City, Illinois, 1974-1977. Vice president operations Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc., Fort Dodge, Iowa, since 1977. Member ATA Taxation & Reciprocity Committee, Alexandria, Virginia, 1984-1985.
Firefighter Otho (Iowa) Volunteer Fire Department, since 1980. Singer Fort Dodge Civic Glee Club, since 1987. Member Iowa Motor Carrier Advisory Board, Des Moines, since 1985.
With United States Air Force, 1969-1972. Member Transportation Broker's Conference American, Center Iowa Traffic Club (president 1980-1981, chairman board 1981-1982, board directors 1985-1986, vice president since 1988).
Married Ilene Marie Franke, November 11, 1972. Children: Angela Dawn, Rebecca Lee, Jodi Marie.