Vance Smith

American politician and businessman from Georgia

Vance Smith

Member of the
Georgia House of Representatives

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 14, 2019
Preceded by| John Pezold
Constituency| 133rd district (2019–2023)
138th District (2023–Present)
In office
January 11, 1993 – June 25, 2009
Succeeded by| Kip Smith
Constituency| 102nd district (1993–2003)
110th district (2003–2005)
129th district (2005–2009)
Personal details
Born|  (1952-02-27) February 27, 1952 (age 73)
Political party| Republican
Spouse| Michele Smith
Children| 3
Residence(s)| Hamilton, Georgia, U.S.
Alma mater| Columbus State University
Occupation| Businessman, politician
Other names| Vance 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.

## External links

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* Vance Smith Jr. at ourcampaigns.com

Georgia House of Representatives

Preceded by

John Pezold

|  Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 133th district
2019–2023  | Succeeded by

Kenneth Vance

Preceded by

Mike Cheokas

|  Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 138th district
2023–Present  | Incumbent

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