Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 33/100
5 mention(s) identify CAREY A. SMITH as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| NN INC | 2017-04-07 | Since November 2016, Ms. Smith has served as the President of the Federal Business Unit of Parsons Corporation, a technology-driven engineering services firm with expertise in infrastructure, physical and cyber security, and health and logistics. From 2011 until 2016, Ms. Smith served in positions of progressive responsibility at Honeywell International Inc., first as the President, Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc., then Vice President, Customer & Product Support for Honeywell Aerospace, and then President, Honeywell Defense & Space. From 1996 to 2011, Ms. Smith worked for Lockheed Martin as the President and Chief Executive Officer for Lockheed Martin Canada, Vice President Business Development and Strategic Planning for the Maritime Systems and Sensors (MS2) Business Unit, Vice President Naval and Maritime Programs, and Vice President Technical Services. From 1994 to 1996, Ms. Smith worked for Loral (which was acquired by Lockheed Martin) as the Director, then Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Planning for MS2. From 1985 to 1994, Ms. Smith served in numerous engineering management, program management and engineering positions at IBM Federal (which was acquired by Loral). In total, Ms. Smith has 31 years of aerospace and defense experience. Ms. Smith brings to the Board deep knowledge of aerospace and defense, including cyber security, substantial executive leadership experience, and extensive global experience with business development, government and commercial operations, and mergers and acquisitions. | Ms. Smith has extensive experience in aerospace and defense, including cyber security, and has held engineering and technical positions at IBM Federal and Lockheed Martin, indicating technical and software-related skills. |
| NN INC | 2018-04-06 | Since November 2016, Ms. Smith has served as the President of the Federal Business Unit of Parsons Corporation, a technology-driven engineering firm with expertise in infrastructure, physical and cyber security, and health and logistics. From 2011 until 2016, Ms. Smith served in positions of progressive responsibility at Honeywell International Inc., first as the President, Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc., then Vice President, Customer & Product Support for Honeywell Aerospace, and then President, Honeywell Defense & Space. From 1994 to 1996, Ms. Smith worked for Loral (which was acquired by Lockheed Martin) as the Director, then Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Planning for MS2. From 1985 to 1994, Ms. Smith served in numerous engineering management, program management and engineering positions at IBM Federal (which was acquired by Loral). Ms. Smith brings to the Board deep knowledge of aerospace and defense, including cyber security, substantial executive leadership experience, and extensive global business experience. | Has extensive aerospace and defense experience including cyber security and engineering management roles, indicating technical skills related to software and cybersecurity. |
| NN INC | 2019-04-08 | Ms. Smith worked at IBM Federal in engineering management, program management and engineering positions, and is certified in cyber governance. | She has 33 years of aerospace and defense experience including cyber security, and has engineering management and technical services experience at IBM Federal, indicating technical and software-related skills. |
| PARSONS CORP | 2025-03-05 | Ms. Smith received a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Syracuse University. | Carey A. Smith has a master's degree in electrical engineering, indicating strong technical skills relevant to software and systems. |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON Co | 2020-03-13 | Ms. Smith serves as president and chief operating officer of Parsons Corporation, a disruptive technology provider for global defense, intelligence and critical infrastructure markets. | She has a strong background in technology and engineering, including leadership roles at Parsons Corporation, a technology provider. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2020-03-13 | Ms. Smith serves as president and chief operating officer of Parsons Corporation, a disruptive technology provider for global defense, intelligence and critical infrastructure markets. ... BOARD COMMITTEES: Compensation, Safety and Operations ... DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE – FISCAL YEAR 2019: Carey A. Smith total compensation $68,863. |
| 2021-03-12 | Carey A. Smith Independent 57 2019 Technology/Engineering White/Female 1 2036 ... Board Committees Compensation and Executive Personnel Safety and Operations ... Director Compensation Table – Fiscal Year 2020 Carey A. Smith 122,500 152,504 — — 2.115 2,500 279,619 |
| 2022-03-18 | Ms. Smith serves as president and chief executive officer of Parsons Corporation, a disruptive technology provider for global defense, intelligence and critical infrastructure markets. She has served as president since 2019, as chief executive officer since July 2021, and will become chairwoman of the board in April 2022. From 2018 to July 2021, Ms. Smith served as chief operating officer and, from 2016 to 2018, she served as president of Parsons’ Federal Solutions business. Before joining Parsons, she served in progressive leadership roles at Honeywell International Inc. from 2011 to 2016, including president of the Defense and Space business unit, vice president of Honeywell Aerospace Customer and Product Support, and president of Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc. Prior to joining Honeywell, Ms. Smith served in several leadership roles at Lockheed Martin Corporation from 1985 to 2011. Ms. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Ohio Northern University and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Syracuse University. In 2018, she received an honorary doctorate degree from Ohio Northern University for her contributions to the university and the field of engineering. Ms. Smith is a director of Parsons Corporation and previously served as a director of NN, Inc. She also serves on the board of directors at three nonprofit organizations: Professional Services Council, where she currently serves as chair; United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation; and the Intelligence and National Security Alliance. Ms. Smith brings the perspective of a public company chief executive officer at Parsons, which was headquartered in Southern California until 2019 and continues to have key programs throughout the state. Her understanding of the impact of California’s regulatory landscape on SCE’s business customers contributes to the Board’s effective oversight of key issues confronting the electric utility industry. Ms. Smith brings strategic planning experience related to the acquisition and integration of technology businesses, which is particularly helpful to our strategy. Her operational experience in safety-intensive environments provides an important perspective to the Board and its Safety and Operations Committee. Ms. Smith also brings a strong background in cybersecurity through her aerospace and defense industry experience and is a certified cybersecurity governance professional by the National Association of Corporate Directors. |
| 2023-03-17 | Carey A. Smith, Age 59, Director since 2019, Board Committees: Nominating and Governance, Safety and Operations, Gender: Female, Compensation: $295,498 |
| 2024-03-15 | AGE 60 DIRECTOR SINCE 2019 BOARD COMMITTEES: Compensation and Executive Personnel, Safety and Operations. Director Compensation Table – Fiscal Year 2023 shows total compensation of $298,607. |
| 2025-03-14 | Carey A. Smith Independent 61 2019 Technology/Engineering White/Female Compensation and Executive Personnel Safety and Operations 1 2036 307,540 |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2017-04-07 | Since November 2016, Ms. Smith has served as the President of the Federal Business Unit of Parsons Corporation, a technology-driven engineering services firm with expertise in infrastructure, physical and cyber security, and health and logistics. From 2011 until 2016, Ms. Smith served in positions of progressive responsibility at Honeywell International Inc., first as the President, Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc., then Vice President, Customer & Product Support for Honeywell Aerospace, and then President, Honeywell Defense & Space. From 1996 to 2011, Ms. Smith worked for Lockheed Martin as the President and Chief Executive Officer for Lockheed Martin Canada, Vice President Business Development and Strategic Planning for the Maritime Systems and Sensors (MS2) Business Unit, Vice President Naval and Maritime Programs, and Vice President Technical Services. From 1994 to 1996, Ms. Smith worked for Loral (which was acquired by Lockheed Martin) as the Director, then Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Planning for MS2. From 1985 to 1994, Ms. Smith served in numerous engineering management, program management and engineering positions at IBM Federal (which was acquired by Loral). In total, Ms. Smith has 31 years of aerospace and defense experience. Ms. Smith brings to the Board deep knowledge of aerospace and defense, including cyber security, substantial executive leadership experience, and extensive global experience with business development, government and commercial operations, and mergers and acquisitions. |
| 2018-04-06 | Since November 2016, Ms. Smith has served as the President of the Federal Business Unit of Parsons Corporation, a technology-driven engineering firm with expertise in infrastructure, physical and cyber security, and health and logistics. From 2011 until 2016, Ms. Smith served in positions of progressive responsibility at Honeywell International Inc., first as the President, Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc., then Vice President, Customer & Product Support for Honeywell Aerospace, and then President, Honeywell Defense & Space. From 1994 to 1996, Ms. Smith worked for Loral (which was acquired by Lockheed Martin) as the Director, then Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Planning for MS2. From 1985 to 1994, Ms. Smith served in numerous engineering management, program management and engineering positions at IBM Federal (which was acquired by Loral). Ms. Smith brings to the Board deep knowledge of aerospace and defense, including cyber security, substantial executive leadership experience, and extensive global business experience. |
| 2019-04-08 | Ms. Smith worked at IBM Federal in engineering management, program management and engineering positions, and is certified in cyber governance. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2021-03-10 | Carey A. Smith joined Parsons’ Board of Directors in December 2020. She also serves as Parsons’ President and Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Ms. Smith joined Parsons in 2016 as President of our Federal Solutions business, which she helped shape and grow into the current portfolio. She was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2018 when we merged our Federal Solutions and Critical Infrastructure business segments, and she was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in 2019. Ms. Smith received an honorary doctorate degree from Ohio North University, a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Syracuse University and a bachelor-of-arts degree in electrical engineering from Ohio Northern University. She serves on the board of directors of Edison International, including service on the compensation and executive personnel and safety and operations committees; the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation; and the Professional Services Council, where she is vice chairman of the board of directors and a member of the executive committee. In addition, Ms. Smith is a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Fellow and has received numerous industry awards. |
| 2022-03-02 | Carey A. Smith was elected the President and Chief Executive Officer of Parsons Corporation in July 2021 and Chairwoman of the Board of Directors effective April 14, 2022. Ms. Smith joined Parsons in 2016 as President of our Federal Solutions business and has had progressive roles as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, and President and Chief Operating Officer. During her tenure, Ms. Smith has driven Parsons’ transformation into a balanced federal and infrastructure portfolio and moved the company up the solutions integration value chain. Prior to joining Parsons, Ms. Smith held a series of escalating executive leadership roles within the aerospace and defense industry at both Honeywell and Lockheed Martin, including serving as Honeywell’s President of the Defense and Space business unit. She serves on the board of directors of Edison International and on multiple non-profit boards, including the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, and the Professional Services Council, where she is chairwoman of the board of directors. Ms. Smith’s recognitions include being a four-time recipient of the Executive Mosaic Wash100, three-time recipient of the WashingtonExec “Top Execs to Watch”, top 5 COOs in Government Contracting, Ohio Northern University Alumni of the Year, and Marlington High School Alumni of the Year. Ms. Smith received an honorary doctorate degree from Ohio Northern University, a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Syracuse University and a bachelor-of-science degree in electrical engineering from Ohio Northern University. She has a cyber certification from NACD. |
| 2023-03-06 | Carey A. Smith was elected the President and Chief Executive Officer of Parsons Corporation in July 2021 and Chair of the Board of Directors effective April 14, 2022. Ms. Smith joined Parsons in 2016 as President of our Federal Solutions business and has had progressive roles as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, and President and Chief Operating Officer. During her tenure, Ms. Smith has driven Parsons’ transformation into a balanced federal and infrastructure portfolio and moved the company up the solutions integration value chain. Prior to joining Parsons, Ms. Smith held a series of escalating executive leadership roles within the aerospace and defense industry at both Honeywell and Lockheed Martin, including serving as Honeywell’s President of the Defense and Space business unit. She serves on the board of directors of Edison International and on multiple non-profit boards, including the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, and the Professional Services Council, where she is chair of the board of directors. Ms. Smith’s recognitions include being a five-time recipient of the Executive Mosaic Wash100, four-time recipient of the WashingtonExec “Top Execs to Watch”, top 5 COOs in Government Contracting, Ohio Northern University Alumni of the Year, and Marlington High School Alumni of the Year. Ms. Smith received an honorary doctorate degree from Ohio Northern University, a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Syracuse University and a bachelor-of-science degree in electrical engineering from Ohio Northern University. She has NACD Directorship (NACD.DC) and cyber certifications. We believe that Ms. Smith is qualified to serve on our Board of Directors due to her unique qualifications and skills, as further described in the Board Skills Matrix set forth in this Proxy Statement. |
| 2024-03-05 | Carey A. Smith was elected the President and Chief Executive Officer of Parsons Corporation in July 2021 and Chair of the Board of Directors effective April 14, 2022. Ms. Smith joined Parsons in 2016 as President of our Federal Solutions business and has had progressive roles as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, and President and Chief Operating Officer. During her tenure, Ms. Smith has driven Parsons’ transformation into a balanced federal and infrastructure portfolio and moved the company up the solutions integration value chain. Prior to joining Parsons, Ms. Smith held a series of escalating executive leadership roles within the aerospace and defense industry at both Honeywell and Lockheed Martin, including serving as Honeywell’s President of the Defense and Space business unit. She serves on the board of directors of Edison International, the Professional Services Council non-profit, where she previously served as chair of the board of directors, and the Saudi-Arabia Parsons Ltd (SAPL). Ms. Smith’s recognitions include being a six-time recipient of the Executive Mosaic Wash100, four-time recipient of the WashingtonExec “Top Execs to Watch”,Virginia 500 Power List, top 5 COOs in Government Contracting, Ohio Northern University Alumni of the Year, and Marlington High School Alumni of the Year. In 2023, Ms. Smith was recognized as the GovCon Executive of the Year. Ms. Smith received an honorary doctorate degree from Ohio Northern University, a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Syracuse University and a bachelor-of-science degree in electrical engineering from Ohio Northern University. She has NACD Directorship (NACD.DC) and cyber certifications. |
| 2025-03-05 | Ms. Smith received a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Syracuse University. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2020-03-13 | Ms. Smith serves as president and chief operating officer of Parsons Corporation, a disruptive technology provider for global defense, intelligence and critical infrastructure markets. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-10-16