Lorne L.J.Smith Jr
2 Jan 2015
Contributing Virtues of LORNE “L.J.” SMITH, Jr.
- LORNE “L.J.” SMITH, Jr. was instrumental in planning and participating in the first organizational meeting for the treestand industry in 1989 and has supported TMA by promoting treestand safety since its inception.
- L.J. SMITH, Jr., was instrumental in producing and publishing one of the first treestand safety videos in 1997 and has freely given of his time and expertise in reviewing scripts for video productions and other publications to educate and inform the consumer on best treestand safety practices.
- L.J. SMITH, J., has a passion for teaching treestand safety, as a volunteer, faithfully contributed more than 1,000 hours of his time conducting training for instructors and conservation officers in treestand safety and treestand accident investigation.
- L.J. SMITH, JR., since 2001 has served as consultant, investigator and expert witness in support of manufacturers and retailers in more than 400 hunting and treestand related accidents.
- L.J. SMITH, JR., has shown a commitment to promote treestand safety by sharing numerous recommendations to manufacturers to enhance product design and also improve the hunter’s safety.
- L.J. SMITH, JR., because of his willingness to serve others, is regarded as a trusted friend by members of the Association and also many in the hunting industry.
- L.J. SMITH, JR. has represented himself with the utmost of integrity and is respected not only as a professional but also as a person in the treestand and hunting industries.