About Us

Gary Smith is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Smith Leadership Consulting Group (SmithLCG.Com), which specializes in Motivational Speaking, Executive Leadership Coaching and Workforce Leadership Development. 

Gary is a retired United States Marine Command Sergeant Major for almost three decades (27 1/2yrs) of service to this country, seeing and executing leadership from various vantage points both home and abroad that included combat tours. 

Unquestionably, he has practical knowledge for coordinating, directing and completing a full range of leadership and management activities in support of various functions within many organizations. 

Gary holds a B.S. Degree in Management from Excelsior College, and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Education from Louisiana State University (LSU). Gary is also a certified Professional Counselor through the U.S. Department of Labor. 

Gary Smith participates in the following:

• Board of Directors for Thrive Virginia, Quin Rivers, Inc.
• Member of the Board of Governors Marine Corps Association & Foundation
• Member of The Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD)
• Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). 
• Member Louisiana State University (LSU) Alumni Association
• Member Excelsior College Alumni Association
• Facilitator for Anger Management Classes for At-Risk Youth for the State of Virginia, Office on Youth (Fredericksburg Area)
• Member of the NAACP of Stafford County, VA Branch. 
• Member of the Marines Memorial Association & Foundation. 

To date, Mr. Smith has trained participants from various sectors’ which includes The Department of Defense, the United States Federal Government, and various organizations with the Private Sector.