Challenged with his own destiny, Doug, a CEO of a major corporation, made the one decision that was within his control: to be happy. Building upon years of this practice, Doug will close the day sharing a deeply personal story about living with joy, passion and purpose no matter what the future reveals.

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The City Council voted Tuesday to hire Doug Smith as interim city manager. On Dec. 1, Smith will replace Marcus Jones, who is leaving Norfolk to become city manager of Charlotte, N.C.

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Prior to working in engineering and consulting, I was fortunate to start my career as an HVAC mechanic in a large high-rise building while attending college. I later had the opportunity to work as a contractor as an installer and project manager for a large building automation system contractor.

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Worthington City Council Member, At-Large since 2011
Worthington Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), Board Vice President since 2012
Worthington Bike/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member
Worthington Street Improvement Advisory Committee Member
Trained in LEAN Six Sigma practices for government
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Worthington City Council Member, At-Large since 2011
Worthington Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), Board Vice President since 2012
Worthington Bike/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member
Worthington Street Improvement Advisory Committee Member
Trained in LEAN Six Sigma practices for government

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Born August 20, 1963, Doug attended Jefferson County Joint Vocational School and studied graphic arts. Following his high school graduation in 1981, Doug began working at the former Ed's Quick Print on 4th St. in Steubenville. He attended the former West Liberty State College where he studied Business, but he ultimately became a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 246 of Steubenville and recently retired.…

I joined the Alliance in September after serving nearly three years as the Norfolk City Manager. I have extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. I served as Deputy City Manager in Virginia Beach and Portsmouth and previously as an elected member of the Portsmouth City Council. I have been a commissioner for the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization and the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission. As President & CEO of Kaufman & Canoles Consulting,…

Worthington City Council Member, At-Large since 2011 Worthington Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), Board Vice President since 2012 Worthington Bike/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member Worthington Street Improvement Advisory Committee Member Trained in LEAN Six Sigma practices for government

doug smith worthington

Worthington City Council Member, At-Large since 2011 Worthington Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), Board Vice President since 2012 Worthington Bike/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member Worthington Street Improvement Advisory Committee Member Trained in LEAN Six Sigma practices for government

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Doug, a former business leader, is relishing the second half of his life as a speaker, teacher, writer and business co-founder and as he benefits from the experiences of others and learns from his own foibles. In his previous life, he served as CEO of Kraft Foods Canada, Chairman/CEO of Borden Foods Corporation and Chairman/CEO of Best Brands Corporation.

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