Levi Smith

CEO & President at Franklin Building Supply

Levi Smith has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Levi currently serves as the CEO, President, and Board Member of Franklin Building Supply, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to this, they were the President of the company from 2019 to 2021 and Vice President of Operations from 2016 to 2018.

In 2012, Levi founded Luvo Group, a company that helps organizations build cultures that attract and retain the best employees and customers. Levi provided services such as developing strategies for employment brand and recruiting pipelines.

In 2013, Levi co-founded and served as an advisor for Launch Lab Capital, a holding company for start-ups specializing in e-commerce consumer product subscription businesses.

From 2007 to 2012, Levi worked at The Karis Group, Inc., where they held the positions of CEO and Board Member, leading the development and execution of sales, marketing, and business development strategies. Prior to that, they served as Vice President and General Counsel, playing a key role in transforming a struggling healthcare business into a profitable company.

Levi also has experience in the senior care management industry, having served as the Managing Member of Arveda Alzheimer's Family Care, LLC from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, they co-founded Clear Sight Media, LLC in 2003 and worked as the Co-Founder and COO until 2006.

Prior to their roles in the business world, Levi gained legal experience as a Clerk at Fritz, Byrne, Head & Harrison, LLP and as an Extern for Chief Judge James Nowlin U.S. Western District Court.

Levi's early career included a role as an Assistant CEC System Administrator at Washington University in St. Louis from 1996 to 1999.

Overall, Levi Smith brings a wealth of experience and expertise in leadership, business development, legal, and start-up management to their current role at Franklin Building Supply.

Levi Smith's education history includes a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from The University of Texas School of Law, which they obtained in 2002. During their time at law school, they focused on concentrations in Constitutional Law, Commercial Transactions, and Litigation.

In 2021, Levi participated in an Executive Education Program for Employee Owned Companies at the University of Pennsylvania.

Before attending law school, Levi earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Levi'smajor areas of study were Management and Marketing, with a minor in Philosophy. Levi completed their undergraduate studies in 1995.

Looking ahead to 2022, Levi is planning to join the Board College Program at Stanford Law School. The specific degree they will pursue is not mentioned in the provided information.

In terms of additional certifications, Levi obtained the Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals in August 2018. Levi also holds a license as an attorney, which they obtained from the State Bar of Texas in October 2002.

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