(1983-1987) – Mr. Smith started an early career as a licensed electrician in Iowa prior to, and while attending, Iowa State University and NIT.  (1987-1990) – As an Electrical Engineering Tech for American Home Products/Fort Dodge Labs, IA, Mr. Smith provided a diverse level of engineering services in biological/pharmaceutical manufacturing, automation, packaging, calibration, HVAC Control, and PLC control systems.  (1990-1994) – Advancing into commercial and consumer high-end electronics, and A/V solutions Mr. Smith provided technical sales, design/service management, and marketing.

(1994-Present) – Finding his niche in commercial photography, digital imaging, and marketing, Mr. Smith purchased a commercial studio in Rapid City, SD, where he has played a significant role in the current digital industry.  This has provided him many great opportunities to work for Tier 1 industries, many celebrities and world-wide customers over the past 24 years while providing a full gamut of services including marketing, consulting, imagery, and print materials.  In addition, he has had the opportunity to broaden his engineering knowledge and skills though design and project management in Ophthalmic device design, development and commercialization.  He has also provided business development for other engineering specialties along with project management.