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Ronald Smith

Faculty Member

Greg Smith

Biography

Gregory began his career as a management consultant working with middle market and large organizations around the world. He worked on projects in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America in areas of organizational growth & strategic development, market planning, multinational distribution and project management, as well as management development. He holds a Master's Degree in International Business (MIBS) from the University of South Carolina.

In addition to serving as Managing Partner of GDI Consulting Group, with offices in London, Johannesburg, Sydney and Denver, Gregory has also been responsible for business development and key account management in the Intermountain region.

As an educator, he has taught in undergraduate and graduate business programs since 2012 in the areas of marketing and management including: consultancy skills, services marketing, strategy, marketing, organizational behavior, human resources and entrepreneurship. In his spare time, he lectures as a Professional in Residence at the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University.

He has served in various volunteer positions around the world including: an elected Member of the School Board of Governors, board member, coach and treasurer of local sports clubs, and a mentor for under-privileged individuals and families.

Education

Masters in International Business Studies, University of South Carolina, 1989

Major: Market Development

BA, Brigham Young University, 1987

Major: History & International Relations (double)

Teaching

MGMT 2400

Data Analytics for Business, Spring 2025

MGMT 6800

Global Business Strategy, Spring 2025

MGMT 6800

Global Business Strategy, Spring 2025

MGMT 6800

Global Business Strategy, Spring 2025

MGMT 4840

Management Consulting and Strategy, Spring 2025

Presentations

Smith, Gregory (Presenter & Author), Array, "Its a Brave New World_ But had Investing Changed?", Keesen Enterprises, Englewood & Centennial CO. (March, 2017)
Smith, Gregory (Presenter & Author), Array, "Election Year Growth_ Dealing with Fake News in Long-term Investing", Keesen Enterprises, Englewood & Centennial CO. (October, 2016)
Smith, Gregory (Presenter & Author), Array, "The Importance of Managing Growth in Troubled Times", Keesen Enterprises, Englewood & Centennial CO. (April, 2016)
Smith, Gregory (Presenter & Author), Array, "Employee Benefit Programs and their Affect on Job Satisfaction", Evergreen Research, Evergreen, CO. (November, 2015)
Smith, Gregory (Presenter & Author), Array, "Employee Benefit Programs and their Affect on Job Satisfaction", GDI Consulting USA, Englewood, CO. (April, 2015)
Smith, Gregory (Presenter & Author), Array, "Investing: Your Retirement, 401(k) and the Markets -- 2015", GDI Consulting, Centennial CO. (March, 2015)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Smith, Gregory , Baalbaki, Sally , Bahl, Angelica , Black, Gregory , (2014) "LAW 101 for Faculty_ Avoiding Lawsuits, EEOC Complaints, and Other Dangerous Animals" . San Jose, CA: Marketing Educators Association Annual Conference.
Smith, Gregory , Schofield, April L, Sherwood, Scott G, (2014) "University Sales Education_ Where are We Today, Where are We Going Tomorrow?" . San Jose, CA: Marketing Educator's Association.

Awards

Ian Wilson Community Engagement Award

Woodbury School of Business - April, 2019

For outstanding service & activities that engage students with local organizations through student consultancy projects. To date, oversaw creation and/or conclusion of 30 MBA student consultancy projects during the current academic year.

VIP Award

UVU Student Athletes - March, 2018

Student athletes award for most outstanding teacher. Nominated individually by student athletes, presented at home basketball game.

Most Outstanding Teacher Award

UVU Mens Basketball Team - March, 2017

Nominated by member of the UVU Basketball team as his Most Outstanding Teacher of the Year.