Paul Smith

Paul is an experienced accounting professional, currently serving as Manager of Development Accounting at Corporate Office Properties Trust. His career includes roles as a Regional Controller and Senior Director of International Accounting in the real estate sector. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Lynchburg.

Outside of his finance career, Paul is deeply involved in athletics as the Assistant Mens Lacrosse Coach for Howard Community College. This role reflects a significant personal passion for the sport and for mentoring student-athletes, as highlighted by his own announcement of the position.

He uniquely balances a demanding corporate accounting career with the hands-on commitment of coaching a college sports team.