David Smart currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Milliken & Company, a leading global manufacturing company specializing in flooring, textiles, chemicals and healthcare solutions since 1865. In his role, he leads finance, accounting, tax, treasury, information technology and its digital transformation. David joined the Larry H. Miller Board of Directors in August 2024.
Prior to Milliken & Company, David served as senior vice president, CFO, and board member of the Pella Corporation, overseeing strategic planning, M&A, finance, accounting, internal audit, tax, treasury, legal, information technology, customer service, and business insights. He also spent 20 years with Ford Motor Company in senior leadership roles that included assignments in the United Kingdom and Australia.
David currently serves on the board of trustees for Converse University, the board of trustees for the Spartanburg Philharmonic and is a member of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business dean’s council. He also serves on the board of Edsal Manufacturing Company and is the audit committee chair.
David received his MBA from the University of Michigan and holds a bachelor’s degree in finance, business economics, and public policy from Indiana University. He served for seven years as president and board member of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Alumni Association.
