Michael Smith has been appointed as the state director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Colorado and Wyoming. With over 14 years of experience in state government relations, Smith will represent more than 5,700 small business members in Colorado and 1,800 small business owners in Wyoming.

"We’re thrilled to have Michael join our organization," said NFIB Regional State Director Dawn McVea. "He has devoted his career to public service and advocacy. He understands the important role NFIB plays in ensuring policymakers consider the impact of their decisions on small business owners and promoting policy solutions that will keep both Colorado and Wyoming’s job creators thriving."

Previously, Smith was the director of state government relations for Gainwell Technologies in Denver, where he advocated for the company's priorities across seven state legislatures and executive branch agencies. Before that role, he served as regional state government relations director at Walgreens.

"I’m proud to become a part of NFIB," Smith stated. "Small businesses are the foundation of our economy. As state director, I look forward to promoting the right of our members to own, operate, and grow their businesses."