Background
Smithburg, William Dean was born on July 9, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Pearl L. and Margaret L. (Savage) Smithburg.
food manufacturing company executive
Smithburg, William Dean was born on July 9, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Pearl L. and Margaret L. (Savage) Smithburg.
Bachelor of Science, DePaul University, 1960; Master of Business Administration, Northwestern University, 1962.
With, Leo Burnett Company, Chicago, 1961-1963; with, McCann-Erickson, Inc., Chicago, 1963-1966; various positions, Quaker Oats Company, Chicago, 1966-1971; vice president, general manager cereals and mixes division, Quaker Oats Company, Chicago, 1971-1975; president food division, Quaker Oats Company, Chicago, 1975-1976; executive vice president United States grocery products, Quaker Oats Company, Chicago, 1976-1979; president, chief operating officer, Quaker Oats Company, Chicago, 1979-1981; Chief Executive Officer, Quaker Oats Company, Chicago, 1981-1997; also board directors, Quaker Oats Company, Chicago.
Served with United States Army Reserve, 1959-1960.
Children: Susan, Thomas.