Press and Speaking

Heather Smith

Age: 34

Education: Smith has a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation, is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and has certifications as an Accredited Small Business Consultant (ASBC), a Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Agent and is a Licensed Life and Health agent. She is also working on her Bachelor of Business Administration (Augusta University).

Employer: MAI Risk Advisors, Executive Vice President

Smith’s role includes leading the performance of multiple departments including sales, operations, finance and others through long-term strategies, business plans and resources.

Professional five and 10-year goals: Smith’s goals include making MAI Risk Advisors the best place to work in Augusta for insurance. She hopes to purchase significant ownership in the agency and to use her position and influence to help other professionals. She recently filed the paperwork for her first LLC dedicated to helping others grow and plan for their journey.

Current and Future Impact on Augusta: Smith’s impact on Augusta’s community is exemplified in her community involvement and professional goals. She is committed to making Augusta a great place to live by seeking mentees and other opportunities to use her influence and position in the community to impact others.

Volunteer work: Currently, she is the Wine, Women & Shoes Marketplace chair; Youth Leadership Columbia County Steering Committee member; previously a Young Professionals Board of Directors, Professional Development chair; Women on the Way graduate, Leadership Columbia County graduate; and a case competition mentor for Augusta University.