Leslie C. Smith

Leslie C. Smith is a retired Lieutenant General of the US Army with extensive experience in leadership and education roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Vice President of Leadership and Education at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Leslie also holds positions as a Board Advisor at Millennium Corporation, W.E. Carter Jr. Leadership Chair at Parker College of Business-Georgia Southern University, and a member of the Board of Directors at USD Group LLC and NobleReach Foundation. Leslie's distinguished military career includes serving as Chief Executive Officer and The Inspector General at the Army Inspector General Agency, overseeing inspections and support for over 1.2 million Soldiers and Civilians. Leslie also commanded significant units, such as the 20th CBRNE Command, responsible for training and readiness for chemical and biological threats. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the National Defense University and advanced degrees in Administration and Accounting from Central Michigan University and Georgia Southern University, respectively.