Type Of Business:
Group of nonprofit entities and foundations
Major Product/SVS:
Various humanitarian services
Education Degrees:
Fellowship, University of Miami School of Law (1971); Doctor of Law, University of Miami School of Law; Master of Laws, Concentration in International Law, University of Miami School of Law (1967); Bachelor's Degree, Emory University School of Law, with Honors (1962); Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, Duke University (1957)
Affiliations Awards:
Founder, International Head Trauma and Spinal Injury Foundation, Inc.; Founder, Appalachian Research Project; Appointed Special Counsel on Consumer Affairs, Trial Advocacy Society; Florida Bar Association; Former Member, Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Industry:
Nonprofit Operations Management
Number Of Years In Profession:
38
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his family and friends, and his faith in God.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession to enable society to reflect upon the humanitarian efforts of those who never seek recognition for their efforts and are devoted to making the lives of others better.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. McKinley is a former lawyer and professor of law. He taught for 38 years before retiring in 2005. He is the longest known living survivor of melanoma/sarcoma/carcinoma cancer. For more information visit http://smileyhumanitarianfoundation.org or http://www.williammckinleysmileyjr.com.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Presiding over four nonprofit foundations; Preparing the launch of Smiley Projects' Humanitarian Division; Acting as medical jurisprudence consultant for various law firms
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Smiley hopes to continue helping and teaching people how to survive on their own.