In 2005, he was recognized as “CFO to Watch” by Treasury and Risk Management magazine, and in 2004, he received the “CFO of the Year” award from the Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association. Smith also serves on the boards of Air Products and Chemicals Inc, MGM Holdings Inc and Tyco Electronics.
He serves on the community boards for Meadowood Corporation, Thomas Jefferson University and Ithaca College, and is chairman of the board at the YMCA of Greater Philadelphia and Vicinity. Smith holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Ithaca College.