Jacob Smith

Jacob Smith is a highly experienced professional in product development, currently serving as Senior Director of New Product Development at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since July 2009. Jacob's career progression at Spectrum includes roles such as Director of New Product Development for both Home Appliances and the Cooking Category, where Jacob has managed teams of engineers and technicians in diverse projects for well-known brands like Black & Decker and George Foreman. Prior experience includes positions at Hufcor, Inc. as Project Design Engineer, and roles at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and University of Nebraska-Lincoln in technical services and research. Jacob holds an MBA in General Management from the Wisconsin School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.