Philip L. Smith
- Retired
PERSONAL--Born 1933 in LaGrange, Ga. Grew up in Muskegon, Michigan. Work experience mainly in N.Y. Family Married to Jean Graham. I have 3 sons, 1 son and daughter-in-law, 6 grandchildren and 2 grandchildren-in-law, and 3 great-grandchildren.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE 7 years in U.S. Marines with final rank of Captain. Assigned to Fighter Squadron 314 based in ElToro California and Hornet Aircraft Carrier. EDUCATION BBA, MBA at University of Michigan.
EMPLOYMENT Advertising Agencies then General Foods, 20 years Chairman and CEO, Philip Morris, Vice Chairman . Pillsbury Chairman and CEO, 3 man group to buy , improve and sell small and medium sized companies. BOARDS General Foods, Pillsbury, Clouet Peabody, Eco-Lab, Whirlpool, Probono Boards, U of Michigan Business School Bd. World Hunger, Columbia -Presbyterian Hospital NY, St Augustine Schools, Youth Foundation Vail.
My advice to students...
Keep your life in balance between work, family, and personal objectives. In the long run this will serve you well.