H. Russell Smith
Howard Russell Smith (August 15, 1914 – September 7, 2014) was an American business executive who was president of the sticker manufacturer Avery Dennison from 1956 to 1975. He remained involved with the company as chair of its board of trustees and later its executive committee until his retirement in 1995. Early life. Smith was born on August 15, 1914. He attended Pomona College in Claremont, California, where he later served as a trustee.