Background

Smith, Gladys Vandetta was born on June 24, 1955 in Fort Lee, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Sutton and Roberta (Scales) Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Virginia State University, 1978. Student, Command and General Staff College, 1991. Master of Science in General Administration, Central Michigan University, 1996.

Career

Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Army, 1979; advanced through grades to captain, United States Army, 1984; BDE assistant adjutant 4th training brigade, United States Army, Fort Leonard, Missouri, 1979-1980; training officer 3rd and 5th battalion, United States Army, Fort Leonard, Missouri, 1980-1981; company commander B company 3rd battalion 4th brigade, United States Army, Fort Leonard, Missouri, 1981-1982; mechanic maintenance officer 8th maintenance battalion, United States Army, Hanau, Germany, 1983-1984; company commander 81st maintenance company, United States Army, Hanau, Germany, 1984-1985; force modernization officer 8th maintenance battalion, United States Army, Hanau, Germany, 1985-1986; instructor, writer Engineer School, United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 1986-1990; battalion S3 plans and operations 193d support battalion, United States Army, Fort Clayton, Panama, 1991-1992; battalion Executive officer 193d support battalion, United States Army, Fort Clayton, Panama, 1992-1993; chief logistics operations 41st area support group, United States Army, Corozal, Panama, 1993-1994; ammunition staff officer army material command, United States Army, Alexandria, Virginia, since 1994.

Achievements

• Gladys Vandetta Smith has been listed as a noteworthy Career officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association of Female Executives.

Interests

• Avocations: running, tennis, weight lifting, sports.

Connections

Father:

Sutton Smith

Mother:

Roberta (Scales) Smith