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{{short description |American politician and businessman from Georgia}}
{{Short description|American politician and businessman from Georgia}}
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|name = Vance Smith
| name = Vance Smith
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| office = Member of the <br/> [[Georgia House of Representatives]]
|state_house = Georgia
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| term_start1 = January 14, 2019
|district = 129th
| term_end1 =
|term_start = 1992
| predecessor1 = John Pezold
|term_end = 2009
| successor1 =
|predecessor =
| constituency1 = 133rd district (2019–2023) <br/> 138th District (2023–Present)
|successor =
| term_start2 = January 11, 1993
|state_house2 = Georgia
|district2 = 133rd
| term_end2 = June 25, 2009
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| predecessor2 =
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|term_start2 = January 2019
|term_end2 =
| successor2 = Kip Smith
| constituency2 = 102nd district (1993–2003) <br/> 110th district (2003–2005) <br/> 129th district (2005–2009)
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|predecessor2 =
|successor2 =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1952|02|27}}
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| birth_place =
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| alma_mater = [[Columbus State University]]
|birth_place =
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| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
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|alma_mater = [[Columbus State University]]
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| occupation = Businessman, politician
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|party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| spouse = Michele Smith
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|occupation = Businessman, politician
|spouse = Michele Smith
| children = 3
| residence = [[Hamilton, Georgia]], U.S.
|children = 3
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|other_names = Vance Smith, Jr., Vance C. Smith, Jr.
| other_names = Vance Smith Jr., Vance C. Smith Jr.
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'''Vance Smith''' is an American politician and businessman from Georgia. Smith is a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of [[Georgia House of Representatives]] representing the 133rd district since 2019.
'''Vance C. Smith''' (born February 27, 1952) is an American politician and businessman from Georgia. Smith is a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of [[Georgia House of Representatives]] representing the 133rd district since 2019.


== Education ==
==Education==
In 1974, Smith earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from [[Columbus State University]].<ref name="votesmart_smith"/>
In 1974, Smith earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from [[Columbus State University]].<ref name="votesmart_smith"/>


== Career ==
==Career==
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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/member.aspx?Member=215&Session=27|title=Representative Vance Smith|website=www.house.ga.gov|access-date=2020-03-25}}</ref>
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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/member.aspx?Member=215&Session=27|title=Representative Vance Smith|website=www.house.ga.gov|access-date=2020-03-25}}</ref>


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 County, Georgia|Harris]], [[Muscogee County, Georgia|Muscogee]], and [[Troup County, Georgia|Troup]] counties in the Georgia House of Representatives.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.lagrangenews.com/2018/05/23/smith-wins-district-133-seat/|title=Smith wins district 133 seat - LaGrange Daily News|date=2018-05-23|work=LaGrange Daily News|access-date=2020-03-25|language=en-US}}</ref>
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 County, Georgia|Harris]], [[Muscogee County, Georgia|Muscogee]], and [[Troup County, Georgia|Troup]] counties in the Georgia House of Representatives.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.lagrangenews.com/2018/05/23/smith-wins-district-133-seat/|title=Smith wins district 133 seat - LaGrange Daily News|date=2018-05-23|work=LaGrange Daily News|access-date=2020-03-25|language=en-US}}</ref>


On November 6, 2018, Smith won the election unopposed and became a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of [[Georgia House of Representatives]] for District 133. <ref>{{cite web |URL=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=841205 |title=GA State House 133 |website=ourcampaigns.com |date=November 6, 2018 |accessdate=March 4, 2021}}</ref> On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Smith won the election unopposed and continued serving District 133.<ref>{{cite web |URL=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=895416 |title=GA State House 133 |website=ourcampaigns.com |date=November 3, 2020 |accessdate=March 4, 2021}}</ref><ref name="votesmart_smith">{{cite web |URL=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/7976/vance-smith-jr |title= Vance Smith, Jr.'s Biography |publisher=[[Vote Smart]] |accessdate=March 4, 2021}}</ref>
On November 6, 2018, Smith won the election unopposed and became a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of [[Georgia House of Representatives]] for District 133.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=841205 |title=GA State House 133 |website=ourcampaigns.com |date=November 6, 2018 |accessdate=March 4, 2021}}</ref> On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Smith won the election unopposed and continued serving District 133.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=895416 |title=GA State House 133 |website=ourcampaigns.com |date=November 3, 2020 |accessdate=March 4, 2021}}</ref><ref name="votesmart_smith">{{cite web |url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/7976/vance-smith-jr |title= Vance Smith, Jr.'s Biography |publisher=[[Vote Smart]] |accessdate=March 4, 2021}}</ref>


Smith was appointed to the House Majority [[Whip (politics)|Deputy Whip]] Team for the 2019-2020 legislative term in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allongeorgia.com/muscogee-local-government/rep-vance-smith-appointed-to-deputy-whip-team-for-the-2019-2020-legislative-term/|title=Rep. Vance Smith Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term|last=AllOnGeorgia|date=2019-12-09|website=AllOnGeorgia|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-25}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":0" />
Smith was appointed to the House Majority [[Whip (politics)|Deputy Whip]] Team for the 2019-2020 legislative term in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allongeorgia.com/muscogee-local-government/rep-vance-smith-appointed-to-deputy-whip-team-for-the-2019-2020-legislative-term/|title=Rep. Vance Smith Appointed to Deputy Whip Team for the 2019-2020 Legislative Term|last=AllOnGeorgia|date=2019-12-09|website=AllOnGeorgia|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-25}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":0" />


== Personal life ==
==Personal life==
Smith's wife is Michele Smith. They have three children. Smith and his family live in Pine Mountain, Georgia.<ref name="votesmart_smith/>
Smith's wife is Michele Smith. They have three children. Smith and his family live in Pine Mountain, Georgia.<ref name="votesmart_smith"/>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
* [https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=28704 Vance Smith Jr. at ourcampaigns.com]

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Latest revision as of 23:20, 29 February 2024

Vance Smith
Member of the
Georgia House of Representatives
Incumbent
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.

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.

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
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