Dr. Smith received his Doctorate in Management in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, his M.A. in Public Administration from Troy State University; his B.A. in Criminology from Saint Leo's University. Dr. Smith also has Associate Degrees in Transportation, Instructor Technology, and Humanities. Dr. Smith has more than 20 years management experience working in various organizations around the world including the United States Department of Defense. Dr. Smith has held faculty leadership positions at several colleges and taught at various colleges for more than seven years. Additionally, Dr. Smith has taught human relations, cultural sensitivity and conflict management seminars to international students in Texas.