Tim Smith

Tim Smith began his database career helping mortgage refinance lenders through Flood Zones, Inc., which automated flood zone determination to financial institutions using geocoded FEMA flood maps. He served as vice president, helping propel the company to $10M before it was acquired in 1996 by TransUnion.

From there, Tim co-founded FirstClose with his brother Tedd, with the idea to automate, improve efficiencies and accelerate processes through utilizing innovative technology. With over 18 years of executive level management and experience in the mortgage origination and settlement services space, as CRO Tim is responsible for managing the sales and marketing group.

Tim attended Texas Lutheran University before joining and serving in the United States Marine Corps for four years.