Background
Smith, Richard Allen was born on June 19, 1939 in Caro, Michigan, United States. Son of Mark Roy and Doris Smith.
manufacturing company executive
Smith, Richard Allen was born on June 19, 1939 in Caro, Michigan, United States. Son of Mark Roy and Doris Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, GMI Engineering and Management Institute, Flint, Michigan, 1962; Master of Business Administration, Michigan State University, 1978.
With Chevrolet division, General Motors Corporation, Bay City, Michigan, 1958-1970; various positions to director operations steering and suspension group, TRW, 1970-1981; vice president, general manager, later owner, Rochester (Michigan) Gear, Inc., 1981-1985; president, chief operating officer, director, Newcor Inc., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1986-1995; Chief Executive Officer, Newcor Inc., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1990-1995; retired, 1995; director coating specialties, since 1995. Board directors Newcor, Inc., Bloomfield Hills. Trustee GMI, since 1991, chairman development/capital campaign planning committee, executive, committee, finance and audit committee.
Married Barbara A. Smith. Children: Nicole A.Smith Braun, Eric A.