Gary Smith Email & Phone Number

Gary L. Smith has recently served as Vice President Finance & Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) of The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE). The Andersons is a diversified company with interests in grain, ethanol, and plant nutrient sectors of the U.S. agriculture, as well as in railcar leasing and repair, turf products, and retailing. Founded in Maumee, Ohio, in 1947, the company has operations in 12 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. ANDE was a private partnership between 1947 and 1996 with of 340 equity holders. In 1995, Gary provided the leadership to transition the company from a private entity into a publicly traded corporation. Gary has over 38 years of experience in the agribusiness, commodity and financial industries. Previously, Gary served as Vice President & Controller of Toledo Pickling & Steel Service, Inc., Toledo, Ohio (USINOR, Paris, France), one of the largest importers and steel service centers in the Great Lakes. In 1971 Gary joined Arthur Young & Co, auditing/consulting many regional companies: Sheller Globe, Owens-Illinois, and several banks. Gary is a U.S. Army veteran, spent two years self-employed in the beverage industry, and developed a strong work ethic growing up on the family farm.Gary is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lansing Trade Group LLC and AAA Northwest Ohio. In addition, he is on the Northwest Ohio Advisory Board of FirstMerit Corporation (Nasdaq: FMER).

Listed skills include Operations and Finance.