Background
He is the president, chief executive officer (Chief Executive Officer), and director of EllisDon Corporation, a construction services company founded by his father Don Smith in Ontario. His father Don, the original President and Chief Executive Officer of EllisDon Corporation, founded the company on April Fool"s Day in 1951, with Geoff"s uncle, David Ellis Smith.
Education
Smith attended the University of Toronto and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws Degree in 1979.
Career
Smith is one of seven children born to Donald J. Smith and Joan MacDonald. Smith"s mother Joan, a University of Toronto graduate with a degree in Philosophy, began her career in public and charitable service before moving on to municipal and provincial politics. She was also the bookkeeper during the company"s early years.
In 1981, he was admitted to the Ontario Bar.
After a one-year stint at a law firm, Smith became involved in the family business and joined EllisDon in 1982. Smith worked in various sectors including project management, field operations, business development, and communications services.
He also served as Vice President for Western Canada, and was eventually appointed Chief Operations Officer (chief operating officer) in 1989. Geoff"s took over as President and Chief Executive Officer of EllisDon.
Membership
Smith is a current member of both the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, and the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships.