Good business is built on relationships.
Good policy is too.
Smith MT helps organizations navigate the intersection of business, government, and industry through practical strategy, trusted relationships, and disciplined execution.
Government Affairs | Strategic Advisory | Stakeholder Engagement
Who Smith MT Serves
Organizations whose success depends on productive relationships across the public and private sectors:
- Businesses and manufacturers
- Trade and industry associations
- Economic development organizations
- Local governments and public agencies
- Organizations pursuing public-sector opportunities
- Community and nonprofit leaders
How Smith MT Helps
Government Affairs: Clarify legislative and regulatory developments, define priorities, and engage public officials with credible, business-grounded positions.
Strategic Advisory: Support executive decisions where business strategy, public policy, procurement, economic development, and stakeholder interests overlap.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build alignment among business leaders, policymakers, agencies, industry partners, and community stakeholders.
Strategic Partnerships: Connect organizational capabilities with government priorities, market opportunities, and shared community interests.
Economic Development: Support initiatives that strengthen businesses, communities, workforce capacity, infrastructure, and long-term opportunity.
Why Smith MT
A boutique advisory practice grounded in executive experience, government contracting, aerospace business development, manufacturing, and business ownership.
- 20+ years of executive leadership
- $5.2B+ in contracts negotiated
- $820M+ in new business secured
- Experience spanning defense, aerospace, manufacturing, federal contracting, and entrepreneurship
Chris Smith
A career built at the intersection of business, government, and industry.
Experience at a Glance
SMITH MT: Government affairs, executive advisory, legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships.
US DIESEL: Business ownership, industrial distribution, supplier strategy, modernization, and small-business leadership.
SEKISUI AEROSPACE: Executive business development for advanced aerospace manufacturing across commercial and defense markets.
GKN AEROSPACE: Customer strategy, capture leadership, Legislative Affairs collaboration, and $820M+ in new business secured.
LOCKHEED MARTIN: Federal acquisition, pricing, contract negotiation, executive advisory, and $5.2B+ in agreements negotiated.
Let’s Start a Conversation
Whether your organization is navigating public policy, developing government relationships, pursuing strategic partnerships, or evaluating a complex business opportunity, the first step is a focused conversation about the objective, the stakeholders, and the path forward.
