Desario Smith

Desario Smith has extensive experience in vendor management and financial services, currently serving as the Manager of Vendor Relations at the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates since September 2015. Previous roles include Contract Management Analyst and Fraud Claims Analyst, focusing on credit union vendor management and risk assessment for Visa and MasterCard. In addition to a professional career in finance, Desario has established a presence in the fitness industry as a Professional Bodybuilder in the Men’s Physique division and as an ISSA Certified Fitness/Personal Trainer through Smith-Fit. Early career highlights include positions at PNC as a Financial Sales Consultant and at the Bank of The Bahamas as a Card Operations Supervisor, along with managerial roles in customer service, retail, and entrepreneurship. Desario holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.