Dave Smith began his career with Institutional Products Incorporated in 1986 after graduating from Ball State University, where he studied engineering and architecture. He initially managed plant operations and order fulfillment and continued his leadership role when Bison Inc. acquired IPI in 2012, relocating with the company to Lincoln, Nebraska.
Today, Dave serves as a Project Team Director, leading a team of designers and technical service staff. His deep industry experience, steady leadership, and commitment to quality play a major role in IPI’s ongoing success.
Outside of work, Dave is an avid bowler with multiple 300 games to his name—a testament to his focus and precision both on and off the lanes.
