Steve Smith

I was born and raised in Worcester Massachusetts and my family was a member of Temple Emanuel, a large Reform Congregation. I graduated Brown University in 1964 with a degree in Applied Mathematics and Economics and Northeastern University in 1966 with a master’s degree in Actuarial Science.

I’m a long-time member of The Society of Actuaries and American Academy of Actuaries. I had a 35-year career in the Life & Health Insurance Industry with major responsibilities in Finance and Product Development. I had many executive positions at Union Mutual/Unum where I worked for 25 years before retiring. I became a ski instructor and did some Actuarial and Financial consulting. I Previously served on the Jewish Federation Allocations Committee, led the United Way Allocations Committee, and was a Board Member of a not-for-profit housing development organization. I am currently President of the Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Association and manage several family financial and technology matters.

I am married to my high school sweetheart, Elaine, and we have two adult sons, five adult grandchildren and one great grandson. We try to spend as much time as we can with our family. We moved to Maine in 1973 and raised our family in Cape Elizabeth. Elaine and I are very active as avid skiers, speed walkers, exercisers, and we love to read, partake of good food and wine and to travel having visited over 60 countries and 45 states.

We belonged to Temple Beth El prior to a Reform Congregation existing in the Portland area. Our sons had the good fortune to have their Bar Mitzvahs at Beth El under the tutelage of Cantor Messerschmidt. We’ve been Bet Ha’am members for about 30 years with modest participation in its services and activities. I was on the original Capital Campaign that financed our beautiful sanctuary/social hall. Elaine and I appreciate Bet Ha’am’s diverse membership and its commitment to our community. I look forward to helping guide Bet Ha’am into the future.