Background
Smith, Wesley Claude was born on September 12, 1931 in Morland, Kansas, United States. Son of Harry Melroy and Bessie Lee (Dorton).
Smith, Wesley Claude was born on September 12, 1931 in Morland, Kansas, United States. Son of Harry Melroy and Bessie Lee (Dorton).
Student, Creighton University, Omaha, 1953—1954.
President, chairman board Magna Garfield Truck Line and Uintah Freightways, Salt Lake City, since 1963, Colt Trucking, Inc. Partner Smith's Leasing, Salt Lake City. Board directors Transport Clearings Intermountain, 1969, chairman board, 1974—1975, national chairman, 1975—1976.
Board directors Rocky Mountain Tarriff Bureau, Western Highway Institute. With United States Air Force, 1951-1955.
Board directors Amicus-Latter Day Saints Hospital. Member of Salt Lake International Round Table (president 1967), Regular Common Carrier Conference (director), Utah Motor Transport Association (president 1973-1975, director, Service award), American Trucking Association (executive committee, vice president), Utah Elephant Club, Salt Lake Rotary, Salt Lake Transportation Club 1965.
Son of; married Marsha Kaye Perkins, July 29, 1971. Children: Bradley C., Cynthia P., Daniel C., Brian C., Melissa K.