Sector: Financials
Director information for SMARTFINANCIAL INC (data for year 2026)
| Name | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy G. Ackermann | 76 | ["Founded and was CEO of a public relations firm, Ackermann Marketing & PR","Currently serves as senior strategist and business development consultant with Design Sensory","Recognized nationally as a speaker and author on professional services firm growth","Extensive knowledge of business growth, strategies, and marketing","Experience in marketing and PR career for over 40 years"] | [] | 2026 | |
| David A. Ogle | Lead Independent Director | 68 | ["Co-founder and President of Five Oaks Development Group","Founder of Five Oaks/Ogle, Inc.","Co-founder and President of Oaktenn, Inc.","Co-founder and officer of Five Oaks Outlet Centers, Inc.","Extensive development experience in tourism, retail, attraction and lodging sectors","Background in finance, management, business operations, and strategic development","Past Chairman of the Tennessee Real Estate Commission","Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Carson Newman University","Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration from Carson Newman University","Recognized as a Top Commercial Real Estate Developer","Inducted into the East Tennessee Business Hall of Fame in 2007"] | [] | 2026 |
| Geoffrey A. Wolpert | Independent Director | 70 | ["Over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry","Over 20 years’ experience in the financial industry","Extensive knowledge of business operations","Strategic leadership and financial experience","Working knowledge of entrepreneurship","Experience in bank mergers and growth strategies","Civic involvement including awards and recognition"] | [] | 2026 |
| Keith E. Whaley, O.D. | Independent Director | 55 | ["Founder of Whaley Family Eyecare","Bachelor of Science in Biology","Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry","Experience as Mayor of Pigeon Forge, TN from 2007-2011","Current Pigeon Forge City Commissioner since October 2021","Former commissioner on Sevier County Board of Commissioners from 2013-2021","Strong leadership and financial experience","Memberships in the American Optometric Association and other professional organizations"] | [] | 2026 |
| Kelli D. Shomaker | Senior Vice President for Business and Administration and Chief Financial Officer | 63 | ["Bachelor’s degree in accounting","Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration","Certified Public Accountant","30 years in higher education","16 years at Texas A&M University","Knowledge of financial reporting, budgets, procurement, cash management, debt management, facilities, human resources, risk management, strategic planning"] | ["Treasury Institute of Higher Education","Lee County Boys & Girls Club","NABUCO Treasury and Investment Advisory Committee"] | 2026 |
| Steven B. Tucker | Independent Director | 73 | ["Past President of Barnett Transportation","Principal in TriCo Resources","Experience as Officer in the United States Army","Certified Public Accountant with public accounting experience","Former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Capstone Bancshares, Inc. and Capstone Bank","Extensive knowledge of the Alabama business community","Leadership skills and business acumen"] | [] | 2026 |
| Victor L. Barrett | Independent Director | 73 | ["Co-founder and current partner of The Track Recreation Center","Experience in accounting and finance positions in the energy sector","Leadership and management experience","Licensed certified public accountant in inactive status","Knowledge of the East Tennessee business community"] | [] | 2026 |
| Wesley M. (“Miller”) Welborn | Chairman of SmartFinancial, Inc. and SmartBank; Chairman of the Board | 67 | ["Former Co-Founding Partner of the Lamp Post Group","President of Welborn & Associates, Inc.","Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Bros. Transportation, Inc.","Director of Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.","Knowledge of entrepreneurial and strategic initiatives","Experience with public company purchase and sale transactions","Leadership and business operations experience","Financial knowledge of strategic capital development"] | [] | 2026 |
| William (“Bill”) Y. Carroll, Sr. | Vice Chairman of SmartFinancial and SmartBank; Vice Chairman of the Board | 86 | ["Served as Board Chairman from inception until 2016","Director of Business Development for SmartBank from 2007 to 2019","Banking career began in 1963 with Hamilton National Bank","Moved from Vice President to President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board at Citizens National Bank","Leadership skills in business development and management","50 years of experience in the financial industry","Civic involvement in various banking industry associations"] | [] | 2026 |
| William (“Billy”) Y. Carroll, Jr. | President & CEO of SmartFinancial and SmartBank; President and Chief Executive Officer | 57 | ["management","leadership","business operations","accounting","finance","knowledge of the financial industry","experience leading a publicly traded company"] | ["Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta","Tennessee Bankers Association"] | 2026 |
