Background
Smith, Robert Howard was born on September 3, 1935 in Glendale, California, United States. Son of James Howard and Marie Viana (Jenkins) Smith.
Smith, Robert Howard was born on September 3, 1935 in Glendale, California, United States. Son of James Howard and Marie Viana (Jenkins) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, University Southern California, 1957. Juris Doctor, Van Norman University, Los Angeles, 1966.
Various positions, Security Pacific Bank, Los Angeles, 1961-1966; manager, Security Pacific Bank, Los Angeles, 1969-1971; regional vice president, Security Pacific Bank, Los Angeles, 1971-1974; senior vice president, Security Pacific Bank, Los Angeles, 1974-1980; executive vice president, Security Pacific Bank, Los Angeles, 1980-1984; vice chairman, Security Pacific Bank, Los Angeles, from 1984; president, chief Executive officer, Security Pacific Bank, Los Angeles, from 1987; now Chairman of the Board, Security Pacific Bank, Los Angeles vice chairman, Security Pacific Corp, Los Angeles, from 1984; chief Executive officer, Security Pacific Corporation, Los Angeles, since 1990; now also chairman, Security Pacific Corporation, Los Angeles.
Served to lieutenant United States Navy, 1958-1961. Member of Jonathan (Los Angeles). Annandale Golf (Pasadena, California).
Married Loretta Marie Gesell, February 8, 1958. Children– Gregory (deceased), Jeffrey, Stephen, Sarah Beth.