Blase Smith

Blase Smith is currently the VP - Global Payment Optimization Program Manager at Citi, where they lead payment optimization initiatives and manage relationships within the organization's accounts payable activities. Prior to this role, they served in various positions, including Media General Manager at Northwest Missouri State University, where they oversaw a substantial budget and significantly increased advertising revenue. Blase has also held positions in logistics and business analysis at ConAgra Foods and developed an EDI program for Netshops Inc., enhancing business processes and improving efficiencies. Blase earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Northwest Missouri State University.