Partner, Zervas Group Architects, Bellingham, WA, 1987-present;

Member, Executive Board, American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington Council, two terms; The Zervas Group web site noted of Smith: "The only person in the AIA Washington Council's 107-year history to be elected twice to the Executive Board, Mike was instrumental in passing the Green Buildings bill, the nation's first statewide sustainable design law for public buildings, as well as the state's adoption of the International Building Code." (See "Michael E, Smith, FAIA/LEED Accredited Professional Principal,"Accessed 06/28/2011.)

Fellow, American Institute of Architects (FAIA), 2002.

B.S., Architectural Studies, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 1975; coursework, urban and regional planning, London City College, London, UK;