Background

Born and Raised:  Collinsville, Al.

 Family: 

  • Wife: Sarah L. Smith (48 years)
  • Children: Laura A. Smith, Jennifer Smith Aguilar and Lyle Smith 
  • Son’s-in-Law: David A. Smith and Dr. Mario Aguilar 
  • Grandchildren: Glenn M. Smith(deceased), LeeAnn Smith, Kristen Aguilar, Camden Aguilar

Education: 

  • Diploma, Collinsville High School
  • B.S. Degree, Jacksonville State University
  • Master of Mathematics Degree, University of South Carolina
  • Ed.D. Degree, University of Alabama
  • One year graduate mathematics study, Emory University
  • Certificate, Alabama League of Municipalities Public Officials Training Program

 Work Experience:

  • Taught high school mathematics at Etowah High School in Attalla, Al. for two years(1962 - 1964).
  • Taught mathematics at Jacksonville State University for 34 years(1965 - 1999).
  • Taught mathematics at The State University of West Georgia for five years(1999 - 2004).
  • Sold real estate part time for more than twenty years.

City Government Experience:

  • Mayor of Jacksonville for the past four years 
  • Mayor Pro-Tempore for six years
  • Member of Jacksonville City Council for twelve years
  • Chairman of the City Police and Fire Committee for twelve years
  • Member of the City Parks and Recreation Committee for six years
  • Member of the City Street and Sanitation Committee for twelve years
  • Member of the City Finance Committee for six years

Previous Volunteer Service:

  • EMT for the City of Jacksonville Ambulance Service
  • Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
  • President, Jacksonville High School Band Boosters Club
  • President, Jacksonville High School Athletic Boosters Club
  • Volunteer baseball coach for the Jacksonville Park and Recreation Department
  • Project Chairman, Kitty Stone Elementary School PTO

Current Memberships: 

  • First Baptist Church Jacksonville
  • Alabama League of Municipalities
  • East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (EARP&D Commission)
  • EARP&D Commission’s Personnel Committee
  • EARP&D Commission’s Cooperative Purchasing Association
  • EARP&D Commission’s Metropolitan Planning Organization
  • Jacksonville Exchange Club