SMITH-HAFELI - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- VICE PRESIDENT
- Organizational Specialist With a Background in Construction Project Management
Aaron Smith is an organizational specialist with a background in Construction Project Management. Smith holds a Masters of Business Administration from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with an emphasis in supply chain management. As a Project Manager, Aaron has overseen projects ranging in size and scope up to $23MM. During his career, Smith has helped to oversee multi-phase projects ranging in size and scope up to $65MM. Mr. Smith serves on the Board of Trustees for John A. Logan College (Carterville, IL), as well as on the Board of Directors for Marion Rotary Club (Marion, IL). In September of 2021, Smith announced his campaign for State Representative for Illinois' 118 District.
Education:
B.S. History, Southern Illinois University
M.A. Business Administration, Southern Illinois University
Prior to joining Smith Hafeli, Col. Lance Hafeli ended his 27-year military career assigned in southwest Asia, serving in Civil Engineering and Operational Contracting Contingency Planning and Execution in support of U.S. Air Forces. He was assigned to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. Hafeli was entrusted as the overseer of military construction projects valued at more than $1.6 Billion and provided validation, sourcing, and utilization for more than 3,000 Airmen in the United States Airforce.