Adam Smith is the Chief Operating Officer at Virginia REALTORS®. In his role, Adam is primarily responsible for the strategic, organizational, and administrative leadership of the day-to-day operations of the Association and develops and implements Association wide strategies that improve efficiency, productivity, and financial management. Adam has served the association since 2013 building a wealth of knowledge around association governance, management, and best cultural practices. 

Adam is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from VCU. Prior to joining Virginia REALTORS®, Adam was appointed by Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell as a Defense Research Analysist and Legislative Liaison for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security. Adam served in the United States Marine Corps for six years prior to moving to Richmond. 

Outside of work, Adam enjoys fishing, soccer, and volunteering. He currently serves as Chairman of Virginia's Henrico Education Foundation. In his recent past, he has volunteered with the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club as a Robotics Coach and an Advisory Council Member. He also served several years as a Salvation Army Central Area Command Advisory Board Member.