Gerald C. Smith Sr.

Gerald C. Smith Sr. has been selected as the new director of general services for the city of Nashville. Smith has more than 30 years’ experience in public administration. serving as city manager, department director, assistant city manager, and municipal management consultant for communities ranging from 5,000 to 460,000 in population. He has previously served as the founding director for the Department of General Services in Kansas City, Missouri, leading his department to numerous awards and recognitions due to his progressive management and leadership style. He holds a bachelor’s degree in urban history and political science from Elmhurst College and a master’s of public administration in urban management from Northern Illinois University. He is a member of the International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) and is an ICMA Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) through his professional association. Smith is also a National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) member and mentors current and future municipal leaders interested in executive municipal service.