Jason Smith

Jason Smith is an experienced professional in supplier strategy and project management, currently serving as Manager of Supplier Strategy and Management at New York Life Insurance Company since July 2024. Previously, Jason held the position of Lead Project Manager at Discover Financial Services, where responsibilities included the development and execution of marketing strategies and supplier relationship management. Jason's background also includes roles as Print Operations Specialist at Optum, Director of Purchasing at SeQuel Response, and Print Production Manager at The Lacek Group, with a foundational career at Japs-Olson Company as Program Manager and Customer Service Representative. Jason earned a Bachelor of Science and Technology in Graphic Arts Technology Management, with a minor in Business Management, from the University of Central Missouri from 1999 to 2004.