Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Goff Smith
Amsted Industries
1974–1980
1974–1980
Amsted Industries
1974–1980
1974–1980
- Industry: Construction & Real Estate
- Era: 1970
Spending over 35 years with Amsted, Smith led the company through a period of phenomenal growth continuing a 40-year tradition of uninterrupted dividends. During his 6 years as CEO, he doubled revenues from $450 million to $915 million and more than doubled earnings from $34 million to $71 million.
Education / Military
- Graduate: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Undergraduate: University of Michigan
- Military Service: Army