Andrew Smith - Class of 2019

About Andrew

Andrew W. Smith hails from our Future40 Class of 2019. He is a fourth-generation Floridian and life-long advocate of Tampa Bay. When Andrew is not serving his clients at Goldman Sachs, you will likely find him exploring Tampa Bay with his wife, Cali, and daughter, Andi. Andrew is passionate about promoting economic empowerment and upward social mobility within his community as seen through his advisory, director and mentorship roles with: The Tampa Bay Chamber, Leadership Florida, Tampa Bay Wave, Junior League of Tampa, the Florida State University College of Law, Jesuit High School, the United States Service Academy Nomination Panel and many others. Andrew has been named a 40 Under 40 Honoree by the Tampa Bay Business Journal (2019), Business Observer (2020) and Tampa Bay Emerging Leader of the Year (2021). He holds a J.D. from Florida State University, an M.B.A. from the University of Florida and a B.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he was named All-American by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is an active member of the Florida Bar, holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation and is a Certified Financial Planner™.

Future Plans

As for the future, Andrew wants to continue his efforts to promote innovation, advocate for sustainable economic progress, and drive collaboration across the greater Tampa Bay region.  

Why MavPAC?

Maverick PAC opened my eyes to a community of inspiring peers. Through MavPAC I am connected with leaders from across our county that are also seeking to promote positive change within their respective communities. Over the course of the year members are provided educational opportunities to learn from one another, events to deepen relationships, and a platform to take action where and when it is needed.