About | The Smithsons Group

About Smithsons

What We Do

This is where a community’s aspiration takes the form of a blueprint. Where data-driven candor builds the consensus needed for action. And where the most complex civic challenges—from infrastructural renewal to workforce transformation—are met with a partnership dedicated to seeing the work through.We work alongside visionary leaders to build what’s next, turning extraordinary ambition into enduring prosperity.

We are a national advisory firm built to help the nation's most ambitious change-makers define a more prosperous and resilient future.

Our tailored expertise is magnified by a national ecosystem of specialists in urban planning, sustainable finance, and workforce innovation, ensuring we deliver more durable and impactful outcomes. Our entire practice is dedicated to this work, and we have committed to helping our partners unlock and channel over $5 billion in community-focused capital over the next decade.

We strive to meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and accountability. This commitment places us at the forefront of a global movement to use business as a force for good. Since 2020, our success has been a direct reflection of our clients' success, and the trust they place in us is the most important asset we have.

Impact at a Glance

The challenges facing our communities are more complex than ever. They demand more than just plans; they demand integrated strategies, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of the interconnected forces that shape our world—from global economic shifts to local workforce needs.

The Smithsons Group is an advisory firm dedicated to forging a more prosperous and equitable future. We work alongside ambitious leaders who are not content with the status quo. We provide the strategic insight of a global consultancy with the on-the-ground execution required to deliver lasting, measurable change.

A Catalyst Mindset

We partner with ambitious civic leaders who see the future not as something to fear, but as something to build. We work with change makers who are unwilling to accept the status quo for their communities. Together, we set a bold new trajectory, achieving extraordinary outcomes that redefine what is possible for a place and its people.

Integrated by Design

Community challenges are complex and interconnected; our solutions are too. We deliver integrated expertise that combines deep strategic capabilities with a curated ecosystem of the nation’s leading experts in municipal finance, sustainable infrastructure, and workforce innovation. The result is a more holistic, durable, and transformative outcome for the communities we serve.

A Partnership in Purpose

It feels different to work with us because our team is driven by a genuine passion for the mission. We embed ourselves in our clients' work, bringing a fresh perspective grounded in national best practices, the mutual trust required for honest conversations, and the relentless energy needed to drive complex projects from blueprint to reality.

With our foundational projects underway, we are already turning our ambitious mission into a tangible reality. We measure our success not just in dollars, but in the lives and communities we transform.

$250M

Capital Committed to U.S. Communities

$525M

Direct Global Employment Wages Projected

*Calculated using average annual wages in the United States and Nigeria

2M

People positioned to benefit from strengthened food and home security.

*Beyond the capital investment, our work is building the foundation for lasting, multi-faceted change. These numbers reflect the combined potential of our current U.S. and global projects.

Our People

We bring a fresh perspective and infectious energy to every client relationship. Our emphasis on teamwork and trust helps clients focus on their opportunities, build their capabilities, and win the future. Together, we achieve results that bridge what is with what can be.

The Smithsons Group is led globally by our managing partners, our elected board of directors, our global leadership team, and the leaders of our offices and practices.

Eugene Smith

Global Managing Partner

Atlanta, GA

Keosha Lucas

President, Americas

Atlanta, GA

Our partners put our clients first, with a relentless focus on championing bold ideas that help them achieve the extraordinary. In every office, on every team, you’ll find passionate, collaborative people who care for you and your success.

Board of Directors

Our firm’s board of directors sets the strategic direction and policies of the firm. It includes the global managing partner and seats for 5 senior partners who will be elected by their peers to serve three-year terms.

Executive Leadership Team

Our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) is a global leadership body that accelerates the delivery of our client service. The team connects leaders of regions and key capabilities, such as People, Risk & Resilience, and Finance, to support our firm’s performance and health.