BROOKFIELD, WI R.A. Smith National announces that as of Jan. 1, 2018, Richard (Ricky) A. Smith, Jr., PE, will assume the role of President at R.A. Smith National. He will succeed current President Richard A. Smith, MS, PE.

Smith Jr. has more than 15 years of experience at R.A. Smith National, which includes serving as Director of the Land Development Services division overseeing operations in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Irvine, California, and Naperville, Illinois. Smith Jr. is a graduate of Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and economics. 

Richard Smith will remain involved in the company as CEO, serving in an advisory and support role. 

R.A. Smith National has carefully planned this change in leadership over the last two years to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for clients, business partners and employees. The firm thanks its clients and business colleagues for their continued support as R.A. Smith National moves forward.