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Matthew P. Smith has been a director since 1994. Mr. Smith served as Chairman of the Board from June 2001 to June 2005. Mr. Smith has played an active role in the development and implementation of PECO II's strategies throughout his tenure with the company having served as CEO from 1998 to June 2002 and previously as President; Secretary Treasurer and Executive Vice President; Secretary and Treasurer; and Treasurer.
Before joining PECO II Mr. Smith spent a total of 13 years as Executive Vice President of Engineering of Valentic International Corp. and as a plant engineer with Galion Amco Inc. Mr. Smith holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Ashland University.
Professionally Mr. Smith is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers the Society of Manufacturing Engineers the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers the Independent Electrical Contractors' Association the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Manufacturers' Association. Within the community he is a member of the Galion Chamber of Commerce Galion Area Betterment Association Galion Kiwanis Galion Area United Way and BSA Heart of Ohio Council. | 