Founder, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Sophisticated Systems, Inc. ( SSI ), a Columbus, Ohio company that provides businesses with a comprehensive set of information technology solutions ranging from technology deployments and assessments to fully outsourced managed services in areas including cloud computing and cyber security. In February 2023, SSI was acquired by IP Pathways, LLC, a leading technology solutions provider in the Midwest, where Mr. Smith was employed as Founder Emeritus until his retirement on July 31, 2023. In March 2022, Smith concluded 17 years of board service at State Auto Mutual Company. Mr. Smith also served as a director for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland from 2017 to 2022. Mr. Smith brings to the Board significant board experience, including serving on boards of private equity-backed companies, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan organization, and publicly-traded firms. In addition to company board service, Smith serves as a Director at Nationwide Children s Hospital Foundation, Online Computer Library Center, Highlights Foundation and My Special Word. Mr. Smith s board service has included experience with audit, compensation, nominating and governance committees.