Wife: Sarah Powell Smith (since 1989)
Children: Lara (27 in 2019), Maximillian (23), Leighton (20), Aubrey (20)
Retired December 31, 2013.
Currently serve on a few Boards and am also retained part-time asa business advisor by the former founder and majority shareholder of a mid-market corporation I negotiated the sale of in 2018.
Merged the packaging business I acquired in 2001 with a New York firm in 2005.
As CEO I directed its continued expansion and growth.
Sold my ownership position December 31, 2013.
Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in October 2007 — mostly an inconvenience — cannot walk long distances, climb stairs easily or run, have a hard time with slippery surfaces (no more skiing!) and difficult to navigate crowds (such as on busy city sidewalks or airports) but able to swim, golf etc. and symptoms have been unchanged for more than a decade.
Interests
YPO (Young Presidents Organization – but realistically need to drop the term “Young”)
Reflections and memories of IMI
One of the best years of my life!!
What a gift to be surrounded by so many diverse, skilled and interesting fellow students and faculty.
Coordinates
2795 County Line Road
Skaneateles, NY 13152
7389 Featherstone Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34238
ericmsmith@msn.com