Background
Smithers, Wayne Donovan was born on March 6, 1943 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Marshall Donovan and Eleanor (Duke) Smithers.
Smithers, Wayne Donovan was born on March 6, 1943 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Marshall Donovan and Eleanor (Duke) Smithers.
Bachelor of Science, Davidson College, 1964. Master of Business Administration, Wharton Graduate School, 1966.
Sales and exchange representative Asiatic Petroleum, New York City, 1968—1972. Exchange and purchasing representative Shell International Petroleum, London, 1972—1974. Manager planning and economics Scallop Petroleum, New York City, 1974—1977, manager Gulf Coast projects Houston, 1978—1980.
President Corpus Christi Marine, 1980—1982. Vice president distribution Saber Energy, 1982—1983. Vice president marketing Valero Refining and Marketing, since 1984.
1st lieutenant United States Army, 1966-1968.
Chairman board trustees St. Francis Day School, Houston, since 1986. Member of Heritage Club.
Married Jane Sollenberger, October 26, 1968. Children: Gregory, Lauren.