Biography
Brian Smith grew up in Melbourne Beach, Florida, graduating from Melbourne High School in 1992. In December 1993, he joined the United States Navy, enjoying an extremely diverse 26-year special operations military career. Mr Smith's special operations occupational specialties include but aren't limited to weapons, explosives, communications and electronics, pre-hospital trauma life support, military parachuting operations, military firearms and laser range safety, Research and Development and four Senior Enlisted Advisor tours.
He is a veteran of Iraq, Afghanistan and anti-terrorism operations in Somalia and east Africa. Following his retirement from active duty, he worked as a defense contractor overseeing development of special mission communications systems for US Special Operations Command.
Mr. Smith moved home to Melbourne Beach in 2021 and started a successful pool service business. In January 2024, Mr. Smith felt the Lord's conviction to apply passion for science and learning as an educator at Bethany Christian School in West Melbourne, FL.
Life Verse
“Then I heard the Lord asking, ‘Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?’ I said, ‘Here I am. Send me.’” - Isaiah 6:8
“I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, American Military University