LIS STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH NATHAN WHITING

L.I. Smith & Associates, Inc. (LIS) is pleased to welcome Nathan Whiting as our new Vice President of Operations.

Nathan brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning the U.S. Army Green Berets and industries including aviation and professional skydiving, aerospace and defense, agriculture, logistics, and enterprise technology. With extensive experience leading teams in high-demand environments, Nathan believes effective leadership begins with listening.

Throughout his career, Nathan has focused on bringing teams together, improving communication, strengthening operations, and developing systems that promote accountability and long-term success. His experience has given him a strong understanding of how to lead through change and turn organizational priorities into clear action.

Before joining LIS, Nathan served with management consulting firm Credera, founded Whiting Advisory — where he worked with organizations across several industries to improve efficiency and strengthen leadership alignment — and most recently served as Senior Program Manager at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

Nathan earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis from Norwich University.

As Vice President of Operations, Nathan will work across departments to improve coordination, strengthen internal processes, and help ensure LIS is prepared to support its clients and continued growth. His experience will be especially valuable as the company expands its capabilities and takes on increasingly complex projects across the Southeast.

“We are excited to welcome Nathan to the LIS leadership team,” said Patrick Smith, President of L.I. Smith & Associates. “His experience leading teams, improving operations, and building strong organizational systems will be a tremendous asset to our company. We look forward to the positive impact he will have on our employees, clients, and the future of LIS.”

Please join us in welcoming Nathan Whiting to L.I. Smith & Associates!