Background
Smith, Russell David was born on February 7, 1950 in Mexico, Missouri, United States. Son of Harlan D. and Eula N. Smith.
Smith, Russell David was born on February 7, 1950 in Mexico, Missouri, United States. Son of Harlan D. and Eula N. Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering, University Missouri, Rolla, 1972; Master of Science in Ceramic Engineering, University Missouri, 1974; Diploma in Chemical Engineering, University Michigan, 1974.
Development engineer, Dow Chemical, Midland, Michigan, 1973-1977; research engineer, Carborundum, Niagara Falls, New York, 1977-1980; product development manager, Carborundum, Niagara Falls, New York, 1980-1983; technical manager, Carborundum, Niagara Falls, New York, 1984-1989; general manager, Carborundum, Niagara Falls, New York, since 1989. Advisory board State University of New York/Buffalo, Master of Business Administration Manufacturing Option, since 1990.
Member Grand Island (New York ) Little League, since 1989. Member American Ceramic Society, Keramos, Ishm.
Married Rita M. Hunn, May 20, 1972. Children: Annette, Timothy.