James J. Smith

Assistant Professor of Business
B.S. Rocky Mountain College
M.B.A. University of Montana
406.238.7361
Morledge-Kimball Hall 102
smithj@rocky.edu

Biography

Before teaching, James was involved in not-for-profit management. He also owned and operated a small business for several years. He relies on these experiences to add a real-world perspective to classroom teaching. James remains active in the Billings business community through interaction with local business professionals. He also belongs to the Downtown Billings Exchange Club www.billingsexchangeclubs.org/downtown and serves on the Board of Directors for Big Sky Economic Development.  He has taught at RMC since 2001.

Courses Taught

Principles of Finance
Management Information Systems
Strategic Management
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Management

What advice do you have for prospective students?

Make your decisions based on your values and long-term goals.

What are you currently reading?

Freakonomics

What do you do outside of class?

Wakeboard, archery hunt, spend time with my wife and two kids

What is your favorite getaway location?

Georgetown Lake