From day one, Smith has emphasized a people-first philosophy. He prioritized listening tours across Foundation Partners’ growing portfolio, meeting with funeral directors, location managers, and support staff at every level. The meetings aren’t performative – they are purposeful. “I don’t want to run this company from a boardroom,” he said early on. “I want to understand what our teams need to deliver exceptional care to families.”
And that’s precisely what he’s done in his first months on the job.
We recently checked in with Smith to see where he’s been, what he’s been doing, and what comes next.
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