Russell Gent Smith II

Background

II, Russell Gent Smith was born on January 27, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Russell Gent and Ethel (Genter) S.

Education

BJ, U. Missouri, 1967; Master of Arts, U. Missouri, 1971.

Career

Account executive, Burson Marsteller Public Relations, Chicago, 1969-1972; department manager, May's Drug Stores, Joplin, Missouri, 1972-1976; from store manager to Missouri division president, May's Drug Store, Joplin, Missouri, since 1976. President RSM Advertising Marketing Public Relations, Joplin, since 1980.

Achievements

• Russell Gent Smith II has been listed as a noteworthy Chain drug store executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President board regents Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, 1989-1990. President of the board of trustees United Hebrew Congregation, Joplin, 1988, 90, 91. Member Affiliated Drug Stores (board directors since 1987, treasurer 1990-1991), Wine and Spirit Guild American, Tulsa Advertising Club, Joplin Boys Club (president 1977-1979), Rotary, Joplin Chamber of Commerce (long range planning committee).

Interests

• Avocations: photography, golf, racketball.

Connections

Married Stephanie Gail Heller, Aug.21, 1971. Children: Russell G. III, Shana Leigh, Myca Erin.

Father:

Russell Gent S.

Mother:

Ethel (Genter) S.

Spouse:

Stephanie Gail Heller

child:

Myca Erin II

child:

Shana Leigh II

child:

Russell G. III