Michael Smith

Michael Smith has been providing financial service solutions in the greater Orlando area for over twenty years. Mr. Smith was the Senior Vice President who joined BB&T’s commercial lending team in April 2005 as a Relationship Manager. His former responsibilities involve the growth and management of a diverse clientele of manufacturers, distributors, real estate developers, municipalities and other providers of consumer goods and services. Mr. Smith served his clients by understanding their business needs and providing financial solutions that assist them in achieving their business and personal goals. Mr. Smith joined Bridges International as its Chief Financial Officer where he is responsible for the day-to-day operation as well as strategic financial outlook of the organization and its affiliates. Prior to coming to Bridges International and his role as Sr. VP of BB&T, Mr. Smith was an Area Executive in Seminole County, Florida and was instrumental in the successful development of Southern Community Bank into one of central Florida’s premier community banking companies. Mr. Smith previously enjoyed an eight-year tenure with SunTrust Bank as a member of the company’s Corporate and Investment Banking team focusing on the healthcare industry. Mr. Smith is a graduate of the University of Florida where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree.