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Gerald Smith
Chairman at
Texas Southern University Foundation
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Gerald Bernard Smith is the founder of Smith, Graham & Co. Investment Advisors LP, founded in 1990, where the title held was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 1990 to 2023.
Current jobs include Vice Chairman at Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Texas) since 2004, Chairman at Texas Southern University Foundation, Director at Greater Houston Partnership Inc, and Trustee at James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy.
Former jobs include Deputy Chairman at Cooper Industries Ltd. from 2000 to 2009, Independent Director at ONEOK, Inc. from 2009 to 2013 and again from 2020 to 2026, Independent Director at ONEOK Partners LP from 2011 to 2013, Director at New York Life Insurance Co. from 2012 to 2023, Lead Independent Director at Cooper Industries Unlimited Co. from 2007 to 2012, Independent Director at Eaton Corp.
Plc from 2012 to 2026, Trustee at Charles Schwab Family of Funds from 1990 to 2020, Senior Vice President & Director-Fixed Income at Underwood, Neuhaus & Co., Inc. in 1989, Vice President at Dillon, Read & Co., Inc., Founding Member at New York Futures Exchange, First Senior Vice President at Westcap Corp., Director at Eaton Corp., Director-Houston Branch at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Director-Fund Management at Robeco Group Rorento NV, Director at Pennzoil Co., Independent Director at ONEOK Partners GP LLC from 2011 to 2013.
Education includes undergraduate degree from Texas Southern University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2026 | 3,008 ( 0% ) | 1 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
ONEOK, INC. -.--% | 01/03/2026 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 31/05/2026 |
Gerald Smith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Texas)
 Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Texas) Other TransportationTransportation Provides metro rail transit services | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2004 |
Texas Southern University Foundation
 Texas Southern University Foundation The Texas Southern University Foundation is a company based in Houston, TX. | Chairman | - |
James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy
 James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as professional universities | Director/Board Member | - |
Greater Houston Partnership Inc
 Greater Houston Partnership Inc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Greater Houston Partnership operates as a place for community-minded business leaders who want to be involved in Houston''s positive growth and influence the direction. The company was founded in 1840 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Gerald Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ONEOK, INC. | Director/Board Member | 20/05/2026 |
| EATON CORPORATION PLC | Director/Board Member | 22/04/2026 |
New York Life Insurance Co.
 New York Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Operates as a life insurance company | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2023 |
Charles Schwab Family of Funds
 Charles Schwab Family of Funds Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Open-End Investment Fund/Unit Trust | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2020 |
| ONEOK PARTNERS LP | Director/Board Member | 22/05/2013 |
Training of Gerald Smith
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Connections
68
1st degree connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 22 |
|---|---|
Cooper Industries Ltd.
 Cooper Industries Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures electrical and circuit protection products and hand and power tools | Producer Manufacturing |
Eaton Corp.
 Eaton Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a power management company and manufactures hydraulic & electrical equipment for vehicle manufacturers | Commercial Services |
ONEOK, Inc.
 ONEOK, Inc. Oil & Gas PipelinesIndustrial Services Engages in gathering, processing, sale, transportation and storage of natural gas | Industrial Services |
Charles Schwab Family of Funds
Charles Schwab Family of Funds Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Open-End Investment Fund/Unit Trust | Miscellaneous |
ONEOK Partners LP
 ONEOK Partners LP Oil & Gas PipelinesIndustrial Services Provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage services of natural gas | Industrial Services |
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
 Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas General GovernmentGovernment Federal reserve bank | Government |
Eaton Corp. Plc
 Eaton Corp. Plc Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures, markets and services electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control | Producer Manufacturing |
Robeco Group Rorento NV
 Robeco Group Rorento NV Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Open-End Investment Fund/Unit Trust | Miscellaneous |
New York Life Insurance Co.
New York Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Operates as a life insurance company | Finance |
Smith, Graham & Co. Investment Advisors LP
 Smith, Graham & Co. Investment Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Smith Graham specializes in small, mid and smid-cap US equity strategies. The firm applies conservative and repeatable investment processes to various asset classes, including US fixed income, US equities and alternative income sources. Their investment philosophy has a relative value focus with an emphasis on risk control and risk management which provides superior long-term returns with low volatility. The equity investment philosophy reflects Smith Graham’s belief that attractive returns can be achieved over a full market cycle by combining a systematic quantitative approach with traditional fundamental analysis. | Finance |
Dillon, Read & Co., Inc.
 Dillon, Read & Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Pennzoil Co.
 Pennzoil Co. Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Explores for, processes, produces, refines and markets oil | Energy Minerals |
Texas Southern University
 Texas Southern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Texas)
Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Texas) Other TransportationTransportation Provides metro rail transit services | Transportation |
Underwood, Neuhaus & Co., Inc.
 Underwood, Neuhaus & Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides securities brokerage services | Finance |
Greater Houston Partnership Inc
Greater Houston Partnership Inc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Greater Houston Partnership operates as a place for community-minded business leaders who want to be involved in Houston''s positive growth and influence the direction. The company was founded in 1840 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Miscellaneous |
ONEOK Partners GP LLC
 ONEOK Partners GP LLC Gas DistributorsUtilities Operates natural gas distribution system | Utilities |
James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy
James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as professional universities | Consumer Services |
New York Futures Exchange | |
Cooper Industries Unlimited Co.
 Cooper Industries Unlimited Co. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures electrical products | Electronic Technology |
Westcap Corp.
 Westcap Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides mortgage banking services | Finance |
Texas Southern University Foundation
Texas Southern University Foundation The Texas Southern University Foundation is a company based in Houston, TX. |
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