Professional Biography
Dr. Kervin J. Smith is a scholar, strategist, entrepreneur, and leader whose work sits at the intersection of research, enterprise, faith, and institutional development. He founded the Think Tank to give durable institutional form to work he had been doing for years across boardrooms, congregations, classrooms, and federal contracting environments.
Education & Academic Credentials
Doctoral and graduate study in leadership, theology, and organizational disciplines, with continuing academic engagement in research design, public policy, and human development. Detailed credentials are maintained by the institution and available on request.
Business & Entrepreneurial Experience
Founder and operator of enterprises built in competitive markets — including the work of building, staffing, financing, and scaling a company. That operating experience is the foundation of the Think Tank's entrepreneurship curriculum.
Author of 40 Books
Dr. Smith is the author of 40 books spanning leadership, entrepreneurship, faith, family, and human development.
Leadership & Ministry Experience
Decades of leadership across organizational and ministry settings, developing leaders, governing institutions, and building teams capable of sustaining work beyond any single individual.
Research Interests
Entrepreneurship, leadership and decision-making, economic development, education, faith and theology, family, culture, and human development.