David Smith – President & CEO

Principal of PreSearch Insights LLC, an Indiana LLC, working with the technology consultant and investor in formulating a business strategy and operational plan for commercializing a tobacco alternative product for TOBALT, LLC.
- Identified quality U.S.A support resources for TOBALT
- Negotiated a worldwide distribution agreement
- VP New Ventures for DOWBRANDS, the consumer products division of DOW Chemical.

Developed technology and unique product applications for tobacco alternative an cessation products
Directed patent attorneys in the filing of several patents for technologies and product applications
Established a review process with Dr. Edward Partridge, Dir. of the Comprehensive Center at UAB
Collaborated with branding company in the development of TOBALT packaging
Previouslynominated by INC Magazine for “Entrepreneur of the Year” award

• VP Sales & Marketing: EHOB, Inc. (privately held medical products company)
• Reversed declining sales volumes, provided leadership to a weakened organization, and accelerated sales and earnings growth
• The Dow Chemical Company (the DowBrands, Inc. subsidiary, and successor divisions of Morton International) Financial Analyst to Controller to VP Finance, Business Planning, & Treasurer:
o Consolidated operations to free up capital and cut ad

• Sole proprietor business development consultant
• Chief operating officer and executive vice president of two financial services companies
• Past president of a community entrepreneur organization
• News Media Interviewing
o Years of experience being interviewed by local, national and international print, radio and television media including all U.S. national television networks; major U.S newspapers including Los Angeles Times, New York Ti