R.A. Smith National announces leadership change

Richard A. Smith (left) to become CEO; son Richard A. Smith, Jr. to assume role of firm president.

Brookfield, Wis. — R.A. Smith National announced that as of January 1, 2018, Richard (Ricky) A. Smith, Jr., P.E., will assume the role of president at R.A. Smith National. He will succeed current president Richard A. Smith, M.S., P.E.

Ricky has over 15 years of experience at R.A. Smith National, which includes serving as director of the Land Development Services division overseeing operations in Brookfield, Irvine, Calif., and Naperville, Ill. Ricky is a graduate of Northwestern University with a B.S. in civil engineering and economics.

Richard Smith will remain involved in the company as CEO, serving in an advisory and support role.

R.A. Smith National has carefully planned this change in leadership over the last two years to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for clients, business partners and employees. The firm thanks our clients and business colleagues for their continued support as R.A. Smith National moves forward.