Background
Florence, Paul Smith was born on June 8, 1931 in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States. Son of Henry W. and Altia Marie (Hoffman) Florence.
Florence, Paul Smith was born on June 8, 1931 in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States. Son of Henry W. and Altia Marie (Hoffman) Florence.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1956.
Research project leader, O.M. Scott & Sons Company, Marysville, Ohio., 1956-1965; sales field coordinator, O.M. Scott & Sons Company, Marysville, 1965-1972; technical sales manager, Robert Dye Seed Ranch, Pomeroy, Washington, 1972-1976; technical sales manager, Seaboard Seed Company, Bristol, Illinois, 1976-1982; owner, Paul Florence Turfgrass, Marysville, Ohio., since 1982.
Member American Sod Producers Association (director) 1973, vice president 1974), Ohio Sod Producers Association, Kiwanis.
Married Laura Lee Kimmins, September 4, 1954. Children: Michael A. Florence, Barbara (Florence) Akers.