Background
Smith, Stuart Robert was born on August 14, 1942 in South Amboy, New Jersey, United States. Son of Stuart Conroy and Elizabeth Beatrice (Keenan) Smith.
Smith, Stuart Robert was born on August 14, 1942 in South Amboy, New Jersey, United States. Son of Stuart Conroy and Elizabeth Beatrice (Keenan) Smith.
Bachelor in Psychology, St. Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 1964; postgraduate, Stanford University, 1986.
District executive Raritan county, Boy Scouts American, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, 1965-1968; district executive Raritan county, Greater Niagara Frontier Council, Buffalo, 1968-1969; associate director development, Canisius College, Buffalo, 1969-1970; director development, Kenmore (New York) Mercy Hospital, 1971-1974; director community relations and development, United Hospital, Port Chester, New York, 1974-1977; executive director, Shadyside Hospital Foundation, Pittsburgh, 1977-1979; executive vice president, Samaritan Foundation, Phoenix, 1979-1987; president, chief Executive officer, Samaritan Foundation, Phoenix, since 1988. Consultant fundraising and foundation management. Founding board member Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Professional Certified Board, since 1996.
Founding member board governors Ladies Professional Golf Association Phoenix Golf Tournament, since 1983. President, board directors Crisis Nursery, Phoenix, 1990-1991, vice president, 1987, 88, foundation secretary, since 1993. Chairman Fiesta Bowl Golf Classic, Phoenix, 1988, 89.
Life member committee Fiesta Bowl, Phoenix, since 1986. Board directors Palms Clinic & Hospital Foundation, Phoenix, 1993, executive committee, vice president. Volunteer committee chairman Super Bowl XXX. Fellow Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (vice president 1977-1980, board certified since 1986, chairman 1997-1902, international chairman 2003, S. Seymour International Honors award 2001).
Member Arizona Association Hospital Development (president 1990, executive committee since 1989), Association Fund Raising Professionals (certified, committee member local chapters, Outstanding Fundraising Executive award Arizona chapter 1989), Ladies Professional Golf Association (sponsors board, treasurer 1988-1992), Moon Valley Country Club.
Married Nancy Jo Roberts, April 24, 1965. Children: Mark Christopher, Melissa Jo.