Don Smith brings more than 25 years of finance and operations management experience. He has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and talent for transforming numbers and data into a clear story to guide operational decisions. Don’s ability to collaborate and recognize other perspectives allows him to understand the big picture and build strong partnerships within an organization. He builds on his background performing legislative, fiscal, policy, and organizational studies for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, operations management for Brown Shoe, and experience leading the residential appliance program funded through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act for the State of Wisconsin to make ILLUME financially strong and well-organized. When he’s not pouring over spreadsheets, Don enjoys cracking dad jokes and playing soccer.
Don is located in Madison, WI.