Vance C. Smith (born February 27, 1952) is an American politician and businessman from Georgia. Smith is a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives representing the 133rd district since 2019.

Vance Smith
Member of the
Georgia House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 14, 2019
Preceded byJohn Pezold
Constituency133rd district (2019–2023)
138th District (2023–Present)
In office
January 11, 1993 – June 25, 2009
Succeeded byKip Smith
Constituency102nd district (1993–2003)
110th district (2003–2005)
129th district (2005–2009)
Personal details
Born (1952-02-27) February 27, 1952 (age 72)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMichele Smith
Children3
Residence(s)Hamilton, Georgia, U.S.
Alma materColumbus State University
OccupationBusinessman, politician
Other namesVance Smith Jr., Vance C. Smith Jr.

Education

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In 1974, Smith earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Columbus State University.[1]

Career

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Smith is the founder and CEO of Vance Smith Contracting and Consulting. Prior to that, Smith acted as President and CEO of Vance Smith Construction Company which was founded in 1974.[2]

From 2009-2011, Smith served as the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation. Prior to his election as representative for the 133rd district, Smith had represented Harris, Muscogee, and Troup counties in the Georgia House of Representatives.[3]

On November 6, 2018, Smith won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 133.[4] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Smith won the election unopposed and continued serving District 133.[5][1]

Smith was appointed to the House Majority Deputy Whip Team for the 2019-2020 legislative term in 2019.[6] Smith is the Vice Chairman of the Natural Resources & Environment committee and serves on the Economic Development & Tourism, Transportation, and Ways & Means committees as a member.[2]

Personal life

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Smith's wife is Michele Smith. They have three children. Smith and his family live in Pine Mountain, Georgia.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Vance Smith, Jr.'s Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Representative Vance Smith". www.house.ga.gov. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
  3. ^ "Smith wins district 133 seat - LaGrange Daily News". LaGrange Daily News. 2018-05-23. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
  4. ^ "GA State House 133". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  5. ^ "GA State House 133". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  6. ^ AllOnGeorgia (2019-12-09). "Rep. Vance Smith Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term". AllOnGeorgia. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
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Georgia House of Representatives
Preceded by
John Pezold
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 133th district

2019–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 138th district

2023–Present
Incumbent