National Association of Counties • Washington, D.C. Vol. 34, No. 8 • April 22 , 2002
Profiles In Service
Ron Smith
Commissioner, Kent County, Del.
NACo Board of Directors
Number of years active in NACo: 12 years (four as a board member)
Years in Public Office: 12 years
Occupation: County commissioner, Kent County, Del.
Education: Delaware Law School
The hardest thing I’ve ever done: Raise two teenagers.
Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson.
A dream I have is to: Live at the beach.
You’d be surprised to learn that I: Am shy and introverted.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: White water raft.
My favorite way to relax: Football.
I’m most proud of: My wife and sons.
Every morning I read: The local newspaper (sports, comics and news).
My favorite meal is: Surf and turf.
My pet peeve is: People who lie.
My motto is: Tell the truth, it’s easier to remember.
The last book I read was: Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis.
My favorite movie is: Animal House.
My favorite music is: Rock ‘n’ roll and classical.
My favorite president is: Ronald Reagan, he gave us our pride back.
(Profiles in Service is compiled by Stacey Kennedy, Editorial Assistant.)
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