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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Brandt Smith is a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 58. He was first elected to the chamber in 2014.

Education

  • PhD, Organization/Management/Leadership, Capella University, 2003-2011
  • MA, Religion/Education, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, 1989-1996
  • BA, Applied Behavioral Sciences, National Louis University, 1988-1989

Professional Experience

  • PhD, Organization/Management/Leadership, Capella University, 2003-2011
  • MA, Religion/Education, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, 1989-1996
  • BA, Applied Behavioral Sciences, National Louis University, 1988-1989
  • Adjunct Professor, Liberty University, 2018-present
  • President, Brandt Smith Consulting & Associates, Incorporated, 2011-present
  • Associate Professor, School of Security and Global Studies, American Military University, 2012-2017
  • Senior Social Scientist, Department of Army/Training and Doctrine Command/G2, 2008-2012
  • Social Scientist, Human Terrain Team, 2008-2011
  • Career Missionary, International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), 1992-2010
  • Chief of Party, Millennium Relief and Development Services, 2006-2008

Political Experience

  • PhD, Organization/Management/Leadership, Capella University, 2003-2011
  • MA, Religion/Education, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, 1989-1996
  • BA, Applied Behavioral Sciences, National Louis University, 1988-1989
  • Adjunct Professor, Liberty University, 2018-present
  • President, Brandt Smith Consulting & Associates, Incorporated, 2011-present
  • Associate Professor, School of Security and Global Studies, American Military University, 2012-2017
  • Senior Social Scientist, Department of Army/Training and Doctrine Command/G2, 2008-2012
  • Social Scientist, Human Terrain Team, 2008-2011
  • Career Missionary, International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), 1992-2010
  • Chief of Party, Millennium Relief and Development Services, 2006-2008
  • Representative, Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 58, 2014-present
  • Majority Whip, Arkansas State House of Representatives, present
  • Candidate, Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 58, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Advanced Communication and Information Technology Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Aging, Children And Youth, Legislative And Military Affairs Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Girls State Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Public Transportation Committee, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Corrections and Criminal Law, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Legislative, Military and Veterans Affairs, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Waterways and Aeronautics, Arkansas State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Joint Committee on Legislative Auditing

Member, Joint Committee on Performance Review

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace Oversight

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Charitable, Penal, and Correctional Institutions

Vice Chair, Joint Subcommittee on Claims Review

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Educational Institutions

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Medicaid

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Occupational Licensing Review

Member, Judiciary Committee

Member, State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Corrections and Criminal Law

Member, Subcommittee on State Agencies and Reorganization

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • PhD, Organization/Management/Leadership, Capella University, 2003-2011
  • MA, Religion/Education, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, 1989-1996
  • BA, Applied Behavioral Sciences, National Louis University, 1988-1989
  • Adjunct Professor, Liberty University, 2018-present
  • President, Brandt Smith Consulting & Associates, Incorporated, 2011-present
  • Associate Professor, School of Security and Global Studies, American Military University, 2012-2017
  • Senior Social Scientist, Department of Army/Training and Doctrine Command/G2, 2008-2012
  • Social Scientist, Human Terrain Team, 2008-2011
  • Career Missionary, International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), 1992-2010
  • Chief of Party, Millennium Relief and Development Services, 2006-2008
  • Representative, Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 58, 2014-present
  • Majority Whip, Arkansas State House of Representatives, present
  • Candidate, Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 58, 2020
  • Mandarin Linguist, Arkansas Mission of Mercy (ARMOMS) Dental Clinic, 2012

Other Info

— Awards:

  • HONORS

    2011, Received the Commanders Award for Civilian Service (Presented by COL Crissman)

    2011, Received the Global War On Terrorism Award (GWOT)

    2010, Received the Superior Civilian Service Award (Presented by Major General Vincent K. Brooks)

    2010, Recipient of Bronze Star (Presented by LTC Paley)

    2011, Received a Certificate of Achievement from 3d ACR (COL Allen)

    2008, Received a Certificate of Appreciation in Baghdad, Iraq (LTC Tarsa)

Current Car:

2009 4x4 Toyota Tacoma

2013 Kia Soul

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

January 10, 1981

  • Rev. Curtis B. Smith, Sr.

  • Pastor

Favorite Actor/Actress:

John Wayne

  • Jimmy Stewart
  • Favorite Athlete:

    Byrd

  • Jordan
  • Molina
  • Yastrzemski
  • Favorite Author:

    A.W. Tozer

  • Robert Frost
  • David McCullough
  • Alexis De Tocqueville
  • Favorite Book:

    The Bible

    Favorite Color:

    Blue

    Favorite Food:

    Southern Cuisine

  • Mexican & Chinese
  • Favorite Movie:

    Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

  • McLintock
  • Wild Hogs
  • A Wonderful Life
  • Favorite Musician:

    Mercy Me

  • Johnny Cash
  • Dierks Bentley (Home)
  • Favorite President and Why:

    Ronald Reagan. His presidency created pride in America and restored hope for a better world.

    "When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat."

  • "If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on Earth."
  • "You and I have a rendezvous with destiny. We will preserve for our children this, the last best hope of man on earth, or we will sentence them to take the first step into a thousand years of darkness. If we fail, at least let our children and our children's children say of us we justified our brief moment here. We did all that could be done."
  • Favorite Quote:

    He drew a circle that shut me out-

  • Heretic , rebel, a thing to flout.
  • But love and I had the wit to win:
  • We drew a circle and took him In !

    From the poem "Outwitted"

    #8213; Edwin Markham

  • Favorite Sport:

    Baseball

    Favorite TV Shows:

    Andy Griffith

  • Wheel of Fortune
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents
  • James Herriot, All Creatures Great and Small
  • Favorite Type of Music:

    Contemporary Christian

  • Bluegrass
  • Country
  • Favorite Vacation Spot:

    The Thai Island of Phi-Phi

    Favorite Websites:

    HGTV

  • Pinterest
  • Bass Pro
  • First Car:

    Chevy Impala

    First Job:

    Milking Cows and hauling hay

    Hobbies or Special Talents:

    Fly Fishing, Gardening, Mountain Biking

    • Deloris Jean Williams Smith
    • Later married a Graham

    • Homemaker and Wal-Mart employee

    Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

    See Alaska

    Names of Grandchildren:

    Alyssa, Saige, Xoe, Kadalin and Daniel

    • 5

    Personal Hero and Why:

    My dad. He served in the USNR and later in the US Army before taking a job with the FBI in Washington, DC. Eventually he felt called to serve as a pastor. He served numerous churches throughout his ministry (40 years) until his death in 2002.

    Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

    President George W. Bush

    • Lady
    • Emel

    Priority Issues:

    1) Support legislation to repeal the Private Option.

  • 2) Support legislation to reduce Federal overreach and intrusion in Arkansas.
  • 3) Support legislation that improves Arkansas' business competitiveness.
  • 4) Support Second Amendment Gun Rights.
  • 5) Support Conceal & Carry Laws.
  • 6) Support Open Carry in Arkansas.
  • 7) Support the sanctity of Life legislatively.
  • 8) Oppose Federal & State EPA overreach of private property.
  • — Publications:

    • Smith, Jr., C. B. (2011). The Effects of Current Leadership Models in a Post-Saddam Iraq. Doctoral dissertation presented to Capella University. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdlink?Ver=1&Exp=10-09-2016&FMT=7&DID=2267073911&RQT=309&attempt=1&cfc=1.

      Smith, Jr., C. Brandt (2011). Winning Hearts, Losing Wars. Small Wars Journal. October 2011. http://smallwarsjournal.com/blog/winning-hearts-losing-wars.

      Smith, Jr., C. Brandt (2011). IRAQ, Cradle of Errors. BSP. Jonesboro, AR. www.brandtsmithconsulting.com and www.amazon.com.

      Smith, Jr., C. B. (2011). Why So Much Anger Now. Small Wars Journal. August 2011. http://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/why-so-much-anger.

      Smith, Jr., C. B. (2008). Between Two Rivers. BSP. Jonesboro, AR. http://www.amazon.com/Between-Two-Rivers-ebook/dp/B005FI5QH4/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1312341453&sr=1-4.

      Smith, Jr., C. B. & Alkass, N. (2009). The Marsh Arab Mudhif. Human Terrain Team 8, cultural report for FA 2-29. http://www.dvidshub.net/news/42276/marsh-arab-mudhif-rises-cob-adder

      Smith, Jr., C. B. (2009). Iraqi 2010 Pre-election Perceptions: Dhi Qar, Muthanna & Maysan Provinces. Human Terrain Team 8, research assessment for 4/1 AD BDE. FOUO.

      Smith, Jr., C. B. (2009). Ramadan: Cultural Issues for Your Awareness. Human Terrain Team 8, cultural research for 4/1 AD BDE. FOUO.

      Smith, Jr., C. B. (2009). Addressing Loyalty and Followership Issues in Iraq. Human Terrain Team 8, research assessment for 4/1 AD BDE. FOUO.

      Smith, Jr., C. B. (2009). Irrigation Water Management in Southern Iraq. Recommendations and Simple Solutions to Put Local Nationals Back to Work and Improve Water Flow on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Human Terrain Team 8, research assessment for 4/1 AD BDE. FOUO.

      Smith, Jr., C. B. (2009). Five Pillars of Islam. Cultural Awareness Issues for the Soldier Serving in Iraq. Human Terrain Team 8, cultural research for 4/1 AD BDE. FOUO.

      Smith, Jr., C. B. (2005, 2008). Look Out For the Headhunters. BSP. Jonesboro, AR. http://brandtsmithconsulting.com/?page_id=514. www.amazon.com.

      CONTRIBUTOR

      Cook, Green & Croushorn (2009). Battlefields & Blessings, Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq & Afghanistan. God and Country Press. Chattanooga, TN. http://www.amazon.com/Stories-Afghanistan-Battlefields-Blessings%C2%AE-ebook/dp/B004IZLNTU/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1313690881&sr=1-1

    Reason for Seeking Public Office:

    "I am running for my family and the people of District 58. I believe our district deserves a Representative who listens, is accessible and shares the traditional values of Northeast Arkansas."

    Like many of you, I have watched as one scandal after another is exposed in Washington as well as in Arkansas. Even Northeast Arkansas isn?t exempt from:

  • ? Corruption
  • ? Broken trust
  • ? And a general lack of ethical behavior

    Several months ago I decided I could no longer sit on the sidelines and do nothing. I am running for District 58 State Representative because I am compelled to do so.

  • Policy Positions

    Arkansas State Legislative Election 2016 Political Courage Test

    Abortion & Reproductive

    1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
    - Pro-life

    2. Should abortions be illegal after the first trimester of pregnancy?
    - No

    3. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
    - No

    4. Should abortion be legal when the life of the woman is endangered?
    - No

    5. Do you support requiring parental notification before an abortion is performed on a minor?
    - Yes

    6. Do you support requiring parental consent before an abortion is performed on a minor?
    - Yes

    7. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for abortion procedures?
    - Yes

    8. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
    - Yes

    9. Other or expanded principles
    - Question d expanded response. I have always held the position that abortion may be justified when the life of the mother is at risk. However, the way this question is worded, "Should abortion be legal when the life of the woman is endangered?" leaves a question in my mind about how one defines "endangered". My question is, does one define "endangered" to include the following: "the woman's educational goals", "the woman's career advancement opportunities", etc.

    Budget, Spending, & Tax

    Budget Stabilization:

    Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Arkansas's budget.

    1. Tapping into Arkansas's "rainy day" fund
    - Yes

    2. Decreasing funding for public universities
    - Yes

    3. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions
    - Yes

    4. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees
    - No

    5. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients
    - Yes

    6. Other or expanded principles
    - Question "b": I would have preferred a third option, Other. It may be possible to not increase funding to public universities in order to meet our stated objectives. Question "c": I would not be favorable to reducing any state employee's pension plan if their job performance reviews show outstanding work. If an employee retires due to unethical or illegal behaviors, then there should be a reduced amount of pension paid out post-employment. Question "e": Medicaid recipients who are able bodied, but not working, should have their benefits reduced. Close review of recipient eligibility should take place frequently.

    State Spending:

    Indicate what state funding levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one level per category; you may use a number more than once.

    1. Education (higher)
    - Maintain Status

    2. Education (K-12)
    - Slightly Increase

    3. Environment
    - Maintain Status

    4. Health care
    - Slightly Decrease

    5. Law enforcement/corrections
    - Slightly Increase

    6. Transportation/infrastructure
    - Slightly Increase

    7. Welfare
    - Greatly Decrease

    8. Other or expanded categories
    - No Answer

    State Taxes:

    Indicate what state tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one level per category; you may use a number more than once.

    1. Alcohol taxes
    - Greatly Increase

    2. Cigarette taxes
    - Greatly Increase

    3. Corporate taxes
    - Slightly Decrease

    4. Small business taxes
    - Greatly Decrease

    5. Gas/Oil taxes
    - Maintain Status

    6. Property taxes
    - Slightly Decrease

    7. Sales taxes
    - Slightly Decrease

    8. Income taxes (low-income families)
    - Maintain Status

    9. Income taxes (mid-income families)
    - Maintain Status

    10. Income taxes (high-income families)
    - Maintain Status

    11. Do you support applying sales taxes to all online purchases?
    - No

    12. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Campaign Finance & Government Reform

    Do you support limits on the following types of contributions for state candidates?

    1. Individual
    - Yes

    2. Political Action Committee
    - Yes

    3. Corporate
    - Yes

    4. Political Party
    - Yes

    5. Should candidates for state office be encouraged to meet voluntary spending limits?
    - Yes

    6. Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
    - Yes

    7. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
    - Yes

    8. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
    - Yes

    9. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Crime & Public Safety

    1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders, such as mandatory counseling or substance abuse treatment?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana?
    - No

    4. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
    - Yes

    5. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
    - Yes

    6. Do you support delaying the seizure of assets by law enforcement officials until after a conviction?
    - Yes

    7. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Economic

    1. Do you support government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support reducing government regulations on the private sector?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support increased state funding for job-training programs that re-train displaced workers?
    - No

    5. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
    - No

    6. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
    - Yes

    7. Do you support providing financial incentives to the private sector for the purpose of job creation?
    - Yes

    8. Do you support providing direct financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
    - No

    9. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage?
    - No

    10. Should employers be able to ask about applicants' criminal history before interviewing them?
    - Yes

    11. Other or expanded principles
    - Question "a": Developing infrastructure is one example of government spending which promotes economic growth.Question "g": Certain tax breaks can promote companies locating to Arkansas which increases jobs.

    Education

    1. Do you support the national Common Core State Standards initiative?
    - No

    2. Do you support a merit pay system for teachers?
    - Yes

    3. Is the tenure process for public school teachers producing effective teachers?
    - No

    4. Should parents be allowed to use vouchers to send their children to any school?
    - Yes

    5. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
    - Yes

    6. Do you support the state government providing college students with financial aid?
    - No

    7. Should illegal immigrants who graduate from Arkansas high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
    - No

    8. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Environment & Energy

    1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
    - No

    2. Do you support state funding for the development of traditional domestic energy sources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil)?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support state funding for improvements to Arkansas's energy infrastructure?
    - No

    4. Do you support state funding for open space preservation?
    - No

    5. Do you support government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
    - No

    6. Do you support increased regulations of the hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") industry?
    - No

    7. Other or expanded principles
    - Question "a": The private sector should fund their development projects. However, incentives may be useful in some instances to encourage renewable energy companies to locate in Arkansas.

    Gun

    1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
    - No

    2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
    - No

    3. Should citizens be allowed to carry concealed guns?
    - Yes

    4. Should a license be required for gun possession?
    - No

    5. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Health

    1. Do you support a universally-accessible, publicly-administered health insurance option?
    - No

    2. Do you support expanding access to health care through commercial health insurance reform?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support interstate health insurance compacts?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
    - No

    5. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
    - No

    6. Do you support monetary limits on damages that can be collected in malpractice lawsuits?
    - Yes

    7. Do you support allowing doctors to prescribe marijuana to their patients for medicinal purposes?
    - No

    8. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Social

    1. Do you support same-sex marriage?
    - No

    2. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Arkansas's anti-discrimination laws?
    - No

    3. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Arkansas's anti-discrimination laws?
    - No

    4. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Legislative Priorities

    In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
    - 1. Promote legislation regarding American Laws for American Courts. 1.a. No foreign law trumps the U.S. Constitution.2. Promote victim's rights when assaulted by mentally ill individuals. 2.a. Healthcare workers in the mental health field are often at risk of assault and even worse. When a mentally ill patient is released from incarceration or observation, the victim/victim's family should be notified.

    Events

    2020

    Feb. 1
    Re-Election Fundraiser

    Sat 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST

    4200 Friendly Hope Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72404-6815, United States