Eric Smith
Operating Partner
Mr. Smith has been associated with Behrman Capital since 1998 with the firm’s acquisition of BHC, then known as Brooks Equipment Company. He served as CFO for 2 years and then as president for 10 years, during Behrman’s second flagship fund investment in BHC from 1998 to 2010, and later as CEO for Behrman’s fourth and fifth flagship funds investment from 2014 to 2021. During his tenure as BHC CEO, Mr. Smith worked with the Behrman team on numerous acquisitions, financings, and strategic initiatives, building BHC into one of the leading fire and life safety solutions providers. Mr. Smith was also instrumental in developing BHC’s industry-leading distribution platform and business information system. Earlier in his career, Mr. Smith spent 10 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). He also previously served as the President of the Fire Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (“FEMA”), a trade association representing all major suppliers in the fire protection equipment industry.
Education:
- Graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1988)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)