Background
Smith, William Francis was born on June 30, 1935 in Pittsburgh. Son of William F. and Marie A. (McGrath) Smith.
Smith, William Francis was born on June 30, 1935 in Pittsburgh. Son of William F. and Marie A. (McGrath) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Duquesne U., 1960.
General superintendent packaging, Miller Brewing Company, 1973-1975; director operations, Pittsburgh Brewing Company, 1975-1977; vice president production, Pittsburgh Brewing Company, 1977-1978; president, general manager, Pittsburgh Brewing Company, 1978-1981; president, chief officer, Pabst. Company, Milwaukee, 1981-1985; chairman, chief Executive officer, MTX Inc. and Huber Brewing Company, 1985-1989; chairman, chief Executive officer, MTX Inc. and Augsburger Brewing Company, since 1989. Board directors Motor Coil Company, Pittsburgh.
Board of directors Greater Milwaukee Conference, 1982-1985, Junior Achievement Milwaukee, 1982-1985, Cardinal Strich College, Milwaukee, 1983-1989. Chairman Allegheny Planning Commission, Pittsburgh, 1979-1981. Served with United States Marine Corps, 1954-1957.
Member of the United States Brewers Association (vice-chairman, director chairman 1984-1985), Masters Brewers Association American (president 1961), Ozaukee Country Club, Harbour Ridge Country Club.
Married Margaret Ann Coyne, June 14, 1958. Children: Susan M., Daniel P., Kathryn T., Margaret P.