For more than 25 years, Richard Smith has successfully led sales, marketing, and supply efforts in various technology-driven industries. Mr. Smith began his career in assorted sales and marketing capacities for DJC Corporation, a successful computer hardware distributor. He then spent 8 years serving as Vice President of Purchasing and Supply for Century Computer Marketing in Los Angeles, CA and then as Vice President of North American Sales for Aurora Electronics. Mr. Smith went on to serve as Vice President of Supply for Somera Communications, developing and managing their global sourcing and supply strategy. In 2005, Mr. Smith joined Global Power Supply as Vice President of Business Development. a provider of large power generation equipment. In October of 2009, Richard Smith joined Tempest Telecom Solutions as VP of Business Development and Vendor Relationships.