COL Irving Smith
COL Irving Smith graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1987 before serving as an Infantry Officer and Battalion Executive Officer during a 27-year military career, which included a tour in Afghanistan. Smith is now the general manager of Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Athens, GA, where he is responsible for providing leadership and direction for manufacturing resources and activities. Smith is dedicated to fighting inequality within institutions, best exemplified in his previous role as Head of Minority Admissions at West Point where his ability to build cohesive and diverse teams has carried over into his current role. Smith holds five degrees in fields varying from finance to sociology from revered higher education institutions. Smith is a member of the University of Georgia Supply Chain Advisory Board and the Georgia Association of Manufacturers. He is married and has two children.
