Occupation: Political Leader and Journalist
Born: Indianapolis, Indiana
Education:
MA in International Transactions, George Mason University (1994)
BA, Dunbarton College of the Holy Cross, Washington (1959)
Career:
Member, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), CPSC Commissioner (1984-1993)
Deputy Director of Public Information, Goldwater for President Campaign and the Republican National Committee (1963-1964)
Legislative Assistant for Rep. Donald C. Bruce (IN) (1961-1963)
Deputy Press Secretary/Deputy Special Assistant, Secretary of Energy;
Co-Chairman, College Republicans
National Chairman, College Republicans
Staff Assistant, Office of Senator Kenneth B. Keating, New York
Career Related:
Owner, Jewelry Business; Writer, Daily News Summary for the President; Staff Reporter, Easton (Maryland) Star-Democrat
Civic:
Founder, Member, Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) (1960-Present); Elected Member, Virginia Republican State Central Committee, First Congressional District (2000-2021); Member, Virginia Racing Commission (2012-2016); Member, Virginia Board of Physical Therapy (2000-2004); Elected Member, National Republican Convention (1980); Director of Public Information, American Conservative Union (1965-1966); Chair, Lancaster County Republican Committee, the 99th Legislative District Republican Committee; Board of Governors, Fairfax Hunt Club, VA; Founder, Friends of Belle Isle State Park (FOBI), Lancaster County
Awards:
Recipient, Award, Young Americans for Freedom (1970)
Family:
Widowed: Capt. Franklin D. Smith
Children: Geanie; Victoria; James; Edward
Seven Grandchildren
One Great-Grandchild
