What A Ride! The Life of Hal Smith Stained Glass He recognized that generally no

He recognized that generally no matter where one lives in Oklahoma

By Jo Kessel

and his amazing ability to speak truth to life's fundamentals

some of whom

the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame

What A Ride! The Life of Hal Smith Stained Glass He recognized that generally noBorn in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Hal Smith began his career in the restaurant business while attending the University of Oklahoma. Soon, he joined Steak and Ale and eventually was president and CEO of the nationwide chain and vice president of Pillsbury. Along the way, he was president of Chilis Restaurants and chairman and CEO of Chi Chis Mexican Restaurants. At every stop along the way, Sandy, his wife of more than 50 years, has been his biggest supporter