Larry Smith graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts & Sciences in 1965 and went on to obtain a Masters degree in both Recent American History & Human Resource Management. Larry also served in the Army for 26 years before retiring as a Colonel of Infantry in 1991. After retiring from the Army, He served as Assistant to the City Manager until 1996 and then went on to be the Director of the Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Department until 2003. Larry served on the Vancouver City Council for 12 years, 8 as Mayor Pro Tem. He now serves on several non-profits in the county and stays active with veteran activities and events.