Dr. Jewel D. Montgomery Smay is a seasoned C-suite executive, advisor, and board member with over 25 years of experience in healthcare and business. Renowned for her ability to drive corporate growth, she excels in developing strategies that align with both short- and long-term objectives. Her expertise includes strategic alternatives, capital allocation, compliance, crisis management, and fostering company cultures that support mission alignment. Currently, Dr. Smay serves on the advisory board of Transdermal Solutions, LLC, where she provides insights on clinical trials, FDA oversight, and product launch initiatives.
As President and CEO of Montgomery Anesthesia Service, PC, Dr. Smay has successfully increased EBIDTA year over year since 2013 by diversifying her practice to include aesthetics. Previously, as Regional Medical Director at NorthStar Anesthesia, she expanded her region’s revenue from $4.5 million to $44.9 million during a three-year span, including the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Smay also consulted for the Illinois Inspector General for Medicaid, offering critical guidance on compliance and regulatory issues to enhance healthcare systems and standards of care.
Dr. Smay holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and an MBA from Duke University, along with a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Based in Tulsa, OK, she is a devoted wife and mother who enjoys international travel, mentoring, CrossFit, golf, and wine appreciation. Passionate about empowering others, she shares her expertise as a speaker and mentor while dedicating time to providing resources for her special-needs daughter and supporting her South African au pair.