Denny Smith

Denny Smith, Ph.D. has extensive experience in the field of certification program management. Denny served as the Managing Director for Certification at the American Welding Society since 2018. Prior to that, from 2016 to 2018, they were the Director of Certification Programs at the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators. From 2014 to 2017, they worked as a Certification Consultant, assisting various organizations in developing and improving their certification programs. Before that, they held senior-level certification program management positions at multiple organizations, where they successfully led and grew certification programs, managed budgets, and achieved significant revenue growth.

Denny Smith, Ph.D., holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Educational Studies (Educational Psychology) from Purdue University, which was obtained in 1994. Prior to this, Denny pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in School Psychology (Educational Psychology) at Miami University. Additionally, Denny received a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences (Educational Psychology) from National University. It is worth noting that Denny also completed Pre-Optometry Studies at The Ohio State University, although no specific degree is indicated.