Quenon Smith was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, He Attended Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) and is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He graduated in 1971. After graduation he worked for Sears for 10 years. Then spent 20 years as a real estate agent working for Coldwell Banker and Remax. He now is a Health Insurance Agent working with Senior Citizens. He also provides Final Expense insurance and a Juvenile Plan for your Grandchildren.