Gary Smith

Director/Board Member at THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GROTON

63 year

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Gary P.
Smith is Co-Chairman & Co-Chief Executive Officer at New Providence Acquisition Corp.
III and New Providence Acquisition Corp.
III (Cayman Islands) since 2021.
Holds director positions at The First National Bank of Groton (New York), American Beverage Association, and Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute.
Principal at Annex Capital Group LLC since 2012 and Managing Partner at New Providence Corp.
Formerly Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Big Red LLC (Texas) from 2007 to 2018.
Co-Chief Executive Officer & Director at New Providence Acquisition Corp.
from 2019 to 2021.
Independent Director at TILT Holdings, Inc. from 2019 to 2020.
Chief Executive & Financial Officer at New Providence Acquisition Corp.
II from 2020 to 2024.
Division President at PepsiCo Food Systems, Inc. from 1986 to 2000.
Chief Operating Officer, EVP-Sales & Distribution at Red Bull North America, Inc. from 2000 to 2007.
Chairman at PepsiCo, Inc. Education includes undergraduate studies at Mississippi State University and an MBA from the University of Dallas.

Gary Smith active positions

Companies	Position	Start
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GROTON	Director/Board Member	-
Annex Capital Group LLC Annex Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Annex Capital seeks invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of information services, food & beverage, telecommunication and specialized manufacturing sectors. It provides financing for buyout capital requirements.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2010-11-18
American Beverage Association American Beverage Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates beverage association	Director/Board Member	-
Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute is an American company. 'The company is based in Waco.	Director/Board Member	-
New Providence Acquisition Corp. III New Providence Acquisition Corp. III Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Chief Executive Officer	2020-12-31
New Providence Corp. New Providence Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Factory Mutual Insurance Co., New Providence Corp. is an American company operating as NP Fuel, providing full-service gasoline station and auto repair shop services. The company is located in the US. The company offers fueling with windshield cleaning, pay-at-pump convenience, and comprehensive auto repair and maintenance for domestic and foreign vehicles, including engine diagnostics, oil changes, brakes, tires, batteries, climate control, and motor vehicle emission and safety inspections. Additional services include car rentals, summer safety checkups with oil changes, filtered ice sales, propane gas purchase and exchange, and local firewood sales.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Gary Smith

Companies	Position	End
NEW PROVIDENCE ACQUISITION CORP. II	Chief Executive Officer	2023-12-31
New Providence Acquisition Corp. New Providence Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Chief Executive Officer	2020-12-31
TILT HOLDINGS INC.	Director/Board Member	2020-07-31
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Private companies	15
PepsiCo, Inc. PepsiCo, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Makes, markets, distributes and sells beverages & convenient food products	Consumer Non-Durables
The First National Bank of Groton (New York) The First National Bank of Groton (New York) Major BanksFinance Operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank	Finance
PepsiCo Food Systems, Inc. PepsiCo Food Systems, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes and supplies food equipment and related products to restaurants	Distribution Services
Mississippi State University Mississippi State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Dallas University of Dallas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Big Red LLC (Texas) Big Red LLC (Texas) Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distributes red soda products	Consumer Non-Durables
Annex Capital Group LLC Annex Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Annex Capital seeks invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of information services, food & beverage, telecommunication and specialized manufacturing sectors. It provides financing for buyout capital requirements.	Finance
Red Bull North America, Inc. Red Bull North America, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Supplies energy drinks	Consumer Non-Durables
American Beverage Association American Beverage Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates beverage association	Commercial Services
New Providence Corp. New Providence Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Factory Mutual Insurance Co., New Providence Corp. is an American company operating as NP Fuel, providing full-service gasoline station and auto repair shop services. The company is located in the US. The company offers fueling with windshield cleaning, pay-at-pump convenience, and comprehensive auto repair and maintenance for domestic and foreign vehicles, including engine diagnostics, oil changes, brakes, tires, batteries, climate control, and motor vehicle emission and safety inspections. Additional services include car rentals, summer safety checkups with oil changes, filtered ice sales, propane gas purchase and exchange, and local firewood sales.	Retail Trade
TILT Holdings, Inc. TILT Holdings, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Engages in cultivation and production of medical cannabis products	Process Industries
New Providence Acquisition Corp. New Providence Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Finance
Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute is an American company. 'The company is based in Waco.	Consumer Services
New Providence Acquisition Corp. II New Providence Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Finance
New Providence Acquisition Corp. III New Providence Acquisition Corp. III Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Finance

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