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A native of Long Beach, where she currently resides, Jean Smith is Chairman and President of Alamitos Land Company. She recently stepped down after ten years from the chairmanship of Bixby Land Company, although she continues to serve on their Board of Directors. After graduation from Scripps College and armed with a teaching credential from the Claremont Graduate School, Ms. Smith taught elementary school for nine years before joining the family businesses. She has been honored with the Scripps College Distinguished Alumnae award for her service to the college as well as the broader community. A Trustee of the college for over 25 years, she chaired the board from 1996-2004. In Long Beach she is currently active in the Rancho Los Cerritos Foundation, American Red Cross and the Long Beach Community Foundation, which she has chaired since its inception in 1996. She also sits on the board of International City Bank. | 