Jeff W. Smith, Chairperson

As President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff directs and manages all business affairs for HighGround. Jeff joined the organization in 1990 and, over the course of his tenure, has served on the Trust Division staff as Trust Attorney, Vice President and Trust Counsel and Vice President and General Counsel. Jeff's vision for increasing the awareness of HighGround includes rebranding initiatives, exploring new asset class allocation and strategies, and enhancing the company's client communications.

Prior to joining HighGround, Jeff served as Assistant District Attorney for the Collin County District Attorneys Office and oversaw special programs for Baylor University. Jeff has more than 30 years of experience in cultivating donors for gift recognition, comprehensive tax consultation, legal expertise and in leading nonprofit organizations to success.

Jeff is a graduate of Baylor University with BA and JD degrees. He is also a board bember for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, the Dallas Scottish Rite Library & Museum and HighGround Trust Company.

HighGround Trust Company Board of Directors