Justin Lewis Smith

Justin Lewis Smith serves as a Financial Coach for Hospitality Leaders at JL Smith Financial since 2020, providing expertise in budgeting, debt reduction, credit repair, and financial independence specifically tailored for the hospitality industry. Concurrently, Justin has held various management roles within the Raymond Management Company since December 2012, including General Manager positions at the Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites Oklahoma City Bricktown and the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Worth Medical Center, where notable achievements include receiving the Success Award and ranking in the top 5% of the Hilton Garden Inn brand. Prior experience includes managing sales at Homewood Suites Fort Worth Medical Center and leading successful operations at multiple Hampton Inn locations, recognized for excellence with the Lighthouse award. Earlier in career, Justin worked as an Assistant Store Manager at Walmart, overseeing the electronics department and a significant team. Justin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics and Financial Management from the University of Arkansas - Sam M. Walton College of Business.