Paul G. Smith - Inducted in 2011
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As vice-chairman, Paul Smith co-leads Tenaska, an independent energy company concentrating on reliable, cost-efficient and environmentally responsible power plant development, ownership and operations. Tenaska also provides energy risk management services and is involved in natural gas, biofuels and electric power marketing; gas exploration, production and transportation systems; and electric transmission development. Smith serves as vice-chairman of the Tenaska board of stakeholders and is a member of the company’s five-person executive team. |
Under his leadership, Tenaska Capital Management (TCM) oversees approximately $5 billion of total assets, including power generating plants and natural gas pipelines, and gas storage, gathering and processing facilities. Smith, along with the company’s other senior managing directors, is responsible for the overall strategy, investment, operation and disposition of TPF I’s and TPF II’s investments. He is also a member of the Investment Committees for TPF I and TPF II and serves on the boards of directors for fund portfolio companies.
Smith earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University and in 1984 received his MBA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Smith and his wife Annette have three children.