During the past two years, Mr. Smith served as acting CFO for several technology and information-based emerging growth companies, including WealthEngine. Over the past twenty years, he was the CFO of several emerging growth companies that raised more than $100 million in venture capital.
"We are very pleased that Ron has joined the WealthEngine management team," said Tony Glowacki, Chief Executive Officer of WealthEngine. "His experience and leadership proved instrumental during our capital funding process, making Ron a perfect fit for our management team as we begin to focus on our next phase of growth."
In addition to private equity experience, Mr. Smith has also managed merger and acquisition transactions and has deep operating experience in guiding and managing growth in entrepreneurial business environments.
"WealthEngine is a unique company with tremendous growth potential," said Smith. "I couldn't be more excited about working alongside the firm's talented management team, impressive board of directors and supportive equity investors."
In 2008, Mr. Smith founded Venture Financial Management LLC (VFM) which provides CFO and financial management services to emerging growth technology companies in the Washington, DC metro area. Prior to forming VFM, he held CFO positions with several emerging growth companies including Synchris, Inc. (formerly MAP ROI Systems, Inc.) where he was responsible for finance, legal, human resources, and administrative functions. He also held financial leadership positions at Entevo Corporation and Visix Software, Inc. and began his career with Coopers & Lybrand in its Denver office.
Mr. Smith holds a B.A. degree in economics from the Colorado College and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Southern California. He is a member of the American Institute of CPA's and Virginia Society of CPA's and has been a speaker at industry conferences on the subjects of software revenue recognition, venture capital financing, and starting your own business. Mr. Smith lives in Reston, Virginia with his wife. He has two adult children.
About WealthEngine
WealthEngine is a leading provider of sophisticated wealth identification and prospect research and analytics to financial services firms, hospitals, institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations. More than 2000 clients use WealthEngine's products for comprehensive prospect research on individuals, companies and foundations. Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, WealthEngine offers products in both the United States and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.wealthengine.com.
