Howard Smith is the Managing Director at First Analysis, a position he has held since January 1994. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Howard has been instrumental in driving the firm's strategic initiatives and growth.

In addition to his role at First Analysis, Howard serves on the boards of several companies, including Stamus Networks (since August 2023), EdgeIQ (since April 2022), Tracer (since December 2018), and observIQ (since October 2017).

Howard's extensive experience in investment banking and his leadership roles across multiple organizations underscore his expertise in the financial sector.