Nick Smith joined Fiesta Sports Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2021 after serving on the Yellow Jacket Committee since 2012. Under Smith’s leadership, the Board will provide governance, management oversight and strategic direction to the Foundation as it continues to serve a prominent role in college football and in communities across Arizona.
Smith quickly made an impact upon joining the Yellow Jacket committee, earning Rookie of the Year honors and then serving multiple seasons as Media Operations Chair and Chair of the Aerospace Challenge committee. In addition to leadership roles as Engagement Commissioner and Sales Commissioner, he served as a Team Liaison for the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl before serving as Yellow Jacket Committee Chair during the organization's 50th Anniversary season in 2020-21.
A four-year letter winner at linebacker for Notre Dame, Smith helped the Irish to a 41-8 record from 1989-92, finishing ranked in the top four twice under legendary Head Coach Lou Holtz. Smith serves as executive vice president of client success at National PEO, a technology and human resources company owned by Vensure Employer Services. He first entered the industry in 2009 and joined PEO's executive team in 2014. He originally came to Arizona in 1993, when he and Irish teammate Irv Smith opened a series of Smoothie King franchise locations.
Smith begins his term as Board Chair for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.
