Mr. Smith is the Chief Financial Officer of The Parthenon Group and of the firm’s hedge fund, Strategic Value Capital. Prior to joining The Parthenon Group, Mr. Smith served as the Chief Financial Officer for a number of privately held and publically traded companies in various industries. Mr. Smith was a former audit manager for Arthur Young and Company and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is a graduate of Stonehill College where he received a BS in Accounting.