Don Smith grew up in Sparta, NJ. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2007, earning a Bachelor of Science in Management. He was then commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the USAF, where he became a combat search and rescue pilot flying HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters. While stationed at Moody AFB, GA, he attended the Florida State University College of Business, earning a Master of Business Administration. Don and Kelsey met in Valdosta during this time, and they were married in Savannah, GA. The couple moved to Albuquerque, NM in 2013 for Don’s assignment as an instructor pilot at Kirtland AFB. While stationed there, Don graduated from the United States Air Force Weapons School, and the couple welcomed their first child. The Air Force sent the Smiths to Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, NV for Don’s assignment as a test pilot. While there, they welcomed their second and third children. Don then transitioned to the USAF Reserve. Today, he is focused on enabling Arthritis and Joint Care of LaGrange to better serve its patients through the efficient use of resources and a streamlined patient experience. The Smith family is active at St Peter’s Catholic Church in LaGrange, and are proud to send their three brilliant children to Lafayette Christian School. If there’s ever a free moment, you’ll find him on the lake or in the woods!