Jean Smith, Board of Directors

Jean was born in Chicago and spent many childhood summers in Lakeside. She graduated from Skidmore College with a degree in History. She married Steve Smith and, after twelve corporate moves around the country, settled in Lakeside, Michigan, which was her family’s summer home since she was a child. Jean is a civically minded person and has been involved in various organizations including the Junior League; the Board of Trustees for Pine Manor College; the Visiting Nurse Association Board; Chaparral High School site management program in Scottsdale; the YWCA Board of Phoenix; the Community Foundation of Phoenix; and Rainbow Days Board in Dallas. Additionally, she founded the first SIDS Chapter in Erie, PA, and served on the National SIDS Board. Closer to home, she is a member of the Berrien Community Foundation, and of the Lakeside Association. Jean loves this area and is committed to preserving it for future generations.