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Michael Smith

SVP, Finance & Accounting

Michael A. Smith is the Senior Vice President of Finance & Accounting at Operation HOPE. The proud Georgia native earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Georgia Southern University and has an extensive background in auditing, accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. Since joining Operation HOPE, Michael has focused on the professional development of the finance and accounting staff by creating efficiencies and improving the capabilities of his teams. With a keen eye for process improvement, he has successfully increased the financial accuracy of reporting through the development of new processes and leading various projects including the implementation of key accounting systems.

His dedication and commitment to service are exemplified in all areas of his life. As cofounder of Promise Elite Basketball Club Inc., a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers youth through basketball, ‘Coach Mike’ serves as a role model and father figure to many of his players. Instilling core values such as integrity and commitment, and building confidence within his players, he continues to shape the next generation of leaders and is recognized as a leader by many in his community.

He is a loving and devoted father to two remarkable daughters, Miyah and Mikenzie. His dedication to fatherhood and guiding the maturation of his girls are the highlight of his life. Both girls are in the process of starting their own businesses in animation design and fashion.

Michael possesses a remarkable gift, with an extraordinary ability to connect people with opportunities. Whether it is identifying new business development opportunities for Operation HOPE, recruiting new staff for the organization and others, or securing college scholarships for young athletes in his program, he is notorious for positioning the right people in the right places at the right time. He is committed to the mission of changing the world through leadership and service and will continue to do so with charisma and vision.

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