Robert Elmer Smith

Background

Smith, Robert Elmer was born on September 11, 1929 in Douglas, Arizona, United States. Son of Elmer Cleo and Addine (Dillard) Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Arizona, 1952.

Career

Senior resident engr Arizona Department Transportation, Phoenix, 1957—1961. President Smith, O'Brien & Speer, 1961—1966, Scionics, Inc., Tucson, 1967—1970. Project engineer Blanton & Company, 1970—1972, chief engineer, 1972—1980, executive, vice president, since 1981.

Achievements

• Robert Elmer Smith has been listed as a noteworthy consulting civil engineer, political consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Tucson Citizens Advisory Committee, 1978—1980. Chairman Citizens Steering Committee Urban Study, Tucson, 1978—1980. 1st vice chairman Pima County Republican Executive Committee, 1984.

Active University Arizona Engineering Alumni Council, 1979—1984, Tucson Flood Plain Ordnance Committee, 1980—1982, Pima County Planning and Zoning Commission. Member of American Water Resources Association, Arizona Society Civil Engineers, Arizona Society Professional Engineers (president 1978-1979, Engineer of Year award 1984), Knights of Columbus (grand knight 1963-1964, district deputy 1964-1965), Lions (president Benson, Arizona 1965-1966).

Connections

Married Barbara Lee Shoup, January 26, 1952. Children: Calista L., Leo R., Paul G., Roderick D., Robert Elmer.

Father:

Elmer Cleo Smith

Mother:

Addine (Dillard) Smith

Spouse:

Barbara Lee Shoup

child:

Leo R. Smith

child:

Robert Elmer Smith

child:

Calista L. Smith

child:

Paul G. Smith

child:

Roderick D. Smith