Background
Smith, Ronald Luverne was born on October 16, 1933 in Des Moines. Son of Russell L. and Mary Ada (Cook) Smith.
Smith, Ronald Luverne was born on October 16, 1933 in Des Moines. Son of Russell L. and Mary Ada (Cook) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with high distinction, State University Iowa, 1961.
Electrical engineer Motorola, Phoenix, 1961. Publications engineer Collins Radio, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1961-1963. Electrical engineer Sperry-Univac, St. Paul, 1963-1968.
Program manager Control Data, Bloomington, Minnesota, since 1968, Magnetic Peripherals, Inc. (name now Imprimis Technology, Inc.), Minnetonka, since 1986.
Served with United States Navy, 1953-1957. Member of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Max Planck Institute Mgmt.
Married Janice Edna Kahler, July 2, 1955. Children: Suzanne, Matthew, Glenn.