MGSD Board of Education Names Jonathan Smith as new MGSD Chief Finance Officer

 
The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education is excited to announce the approval of Mr. Jonathan Smith as the district’s new Chief Finance Officer.  Mr. Smith comes to the Mooresville Graded School District from Oklahoma State University/Langston University where he has served as Director of Integrated Financial Services for the past four years.  

Prior to his work in Oklahoma, Mr. Smith worked for Winston Salem State University as an Associate Controller.  His work history also includes serving as a finance officer for Caldwell County Schools, as well as the Director of Finance and Budget for the NC School of Science and Mathematics.  For over 20 years, Mr. Smith has provided strong financial stewardship, analytic expertise, and oversight for education institutions he has worked for ensuring they met their strategic goals.  

Mr. Smith received his bachelor's in accounting from Winston-Salem State University and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Pfeiffer University.

MGSD Superintendent Dr. Jason Gardner noted that “Mr. Smith brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to MGSD that he has developed throughout his extensive experience serving in higher education, as well as K-12 education.  I am confident that he will continue to build upon the district’s long history of financial integrity and service to the community.”

In his spare time, Mr. Smith enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and serving his community as a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.