Background
Smith, Richey was born on November 11, 1933 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Thomas William and Martha (Richey) Smith.
Smith, Richey was born on November 11, 1933 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Thomas William and Martha (Richey) Smith.
Graduate, Hotchkiss School. Bachelor of Science, University Virginia, Charlottesville, 1956.
Assistant to president Sun Products Corporation, Barberton, Ohio, 1960-1964, vice president, 1964-1967, general manager, director, 1967-1969, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 1969-1976. Principal A.T. Kearney Company, Cleveland, 1977-1987. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Richey Industries, Inc., Medina, Ohio, since 1987.
Board directors Jaite Packaging, Inc. President Chi Psi. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1957-1960, lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1961-1969.
Executive committee Great Trail council Boy Scouts American. Chairman capital funds doctor Summit County Planned Parenthood. Trustee, foundation president Old Trail School, Barberton Citizens Hospital, Medina County Arts Council, Akron Regional Development Board.
Treasurer Friends of Metro Park. Foundation trustee, vestryman St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Corporation board Cleveland Museum of Art.
Board governors The Hotchkiss School. Member Ohio Commodores, Bluecoats (trustee), Navy League (president Akron council), Young President Organization, Portage Country Club (board directors), Mayflower Club, Sawgrass Country Club (Florida) Farmington Country Club (Charlottesville, Virginia), Rotary (trustee Akron 1974-1975), Yale Club (New York City), Rockwell Springs Trout Club, Tavern Club, Turkey Foot Island Club.
Married Sandra Cosgrave Roe, November 25, 1961. Children: Mason Roe, Parker Richey.