About Brian

Brian serves as Director of Economic Development for Congressman Brett Guthrie, a position he has held since the Congressman was sworn into office in January 2009. Brian's duties include handling of all community and economic development issues, small business assistance, disaster recovery, and grant work for the entire second district. He also acts as the liaison to Fort Knox, working with both the military and civilian leadership. Brian also has field representative duties for Hardin and Green counties.

Brian's prior work experience includes serving as Brett Guthrie's Campaign Manager for the 2008 election. He also served for four years in Governor Fletcher's administration as Director of Field Services, where he led the Governor's statewide constituent outreach program. Prior to his stint working for the Commonwealth, he worked for nine years in various roles for Congressman Ron Lewis.

Brian is married to the former Brianne Bateman. They are raising four children, Reagan (20), Tanner (19), Jonah (18), and Everett (6). Brian is an avid runner, having completed 5 marathons and over 30 half-marathons. He is a member of the Hardin County Advisory Council for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana and a lifetime member of the Western Kentucky University Alumni Association and a WKU Alumni Ambassador. Brian is also a member of the Elizabethtown Noon Rotary Club and serves on the Programming Committee of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce. The Smith family is proud to call Hardin County their home.