Kurt Smetana

Kurt Smetana, MBA, is a seasoned finance executive currently serving as Vice President of Finance at Airgas since July 2013, where responsibilities include managing the West Region's finance organization, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and leading various financial analyses. Smetana has held multiple roles within Airgas, including Area Vice President, Director of Finance, and Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, demonstrating expertise in financial management for a sizable business unit. Previous experience includes positions at jcpenney as a Department Manager, Westfield as Marketing Director, and T3 Trading Group, LLC as a Proprietary Equities Trader. Smetana holds an MBA from the University of California, Irvine, and a B.A. in Anthropology and Biological Science from the same institution.