Terrence Smith

About Terrence Smith

Partner at Willis & Smith Capital a lower-middle market…

Experience

1. Co-founder and Partner

   Willis & Smith Capital

   Sep 2019 — Present · US

   We are a lower-middle market private equity firm making investments in, and partnering with, great companies.Board Memberships (present / past)- Performance Stamping J&E Companies TPE Midstream, LLC d/b/a ZEVAC & Smith Capital was founded by co-founders Eric Willis and Terry Smith to create a private equity firm focused on partnering with successful business owners and management that can benefit from new capital and harnessing our operational expertise – whether to support rapid growth, execute an owner’s succession plan, stand up a corporate carve-out, or identify a needed restructure. We bring deep private equity expertise and uniquely, substantial experience outside of the traditional investment community. Most importantly, we value a fierce alignment of interests – we invest our own money in each transaction ensuring a true partnership and an owner\'s perspective.

Education

• Georgetown Law

  LL.M., (with distinction), Securities & Financial Regulation

  2003 — 2004

• University of San Diego School of Law

  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

  2000 — 2003

• University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Strategy
• Contractual Agreements
• Securities Regulation
• Venture Capital
• Corporate Law
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Legal Advice
• Business Development
• Commerical Transactions
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Incorporation Services
• Contract Management
• Business Planning
• Contractual Risk Transfer