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Keith Whaley
Director/Board Member at
SMARTFINANCIAL, INC.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Mr. Keith E.
Whaley is an Independent Director at SmartFinancial, Inc., a Member at American Optometric Association, a Member at East TN Society of Optometric Physicians and a Member at Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians.
He is on the Board of Directors at SmartFinancial, Inc. and SmartBank.
Mr. Whaley was previously employed as a Commissioner by Sevier County Utility District (Tennessee), a Founder by Whaley Family Eyecare, and a President-Sevier County Chapter by BNI Hong Kong Enterprises Pvt Ltd. He also served on the board at Pigeon Forge Rotary Club.
He received his undergraduate degree from Southern College of Optometry and a doctorate degree from Southern College of Optometry.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. 0.51% | 2026-03-23 | 87,369 ( 0.51% ) | 5 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
Keith Whaley active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
SmartBank
 SmartBank Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Director/Board Member | 2015-08-30 |
American Optometric Association
 American Optometric Association Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians
 Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians is dedicated to uniting, supporting, and advancing optometric physicians to ensure eye care. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN. The organization offers resources, advocacy initiatives, and educational opportunities aimed at enhancing the practice of optometry. It serves optometrists, future optometry professionals, and paraoptometric staff, and engages in legislative advocacy through its Political Action Committee to address legislative issues affecting the optometry field. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
East TN Society of Optometric Physicians
 East TN Society of Optometric Physicians Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a society of optometric physicians | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Keith Whaley
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
BNI Hong Kong Enterprises Pvt Ltd.
 BNI Hong Kong Enterprises Pvt Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Pigeon Forge Rotary Club
 Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-profit organization craft fair, which generates revenue through crafters and donations from the guests | President | 2003-12-31 |
Sevier County Utility District (Tennessee)
 Sevier County Utility District (Tennessee) Local AgenciesGovernment Local Agencies | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Whaley Family Eyecare | Founder | - |
Training of Keith Whaley
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Positions held
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Private companies
Connections
42
1st degree connections
10
1st degree companies
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Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
American Optometric Association
American Optometric Association Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Health Services |
Sevier County Utility District (Tennessee)
Sevier County Utility District (Tennessee) Local AgenciesGovernment Local Agencies | Government |
Southern College of Optometry
 Southern College of Optometry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
BNI Hong Kong Enterprises Pvt Ltd.
BNI Hong Kong Enterprises Pvt Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services | Finance |
Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians
Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians is dedicated to uniting, supporting, and advancing optometric physicians to ensure eye care. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN. The organization offers resources, advocacy initiatives, and educational opportunities aimed at enhancing the practice of optometry. It serves optometrists, future optometry professionals, and paraoptometric staff, and engages in legislative advocacy through its Political Action Committee to address legislative issues affecting the optometry field. | Commercial Services |
SmartBank
SmartBank Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Finance |
SmartFinancial, Inc.
 SmartFinancial, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company which provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Whaley Family Eyecare | |
East TN Society of Optometric Physicians
East TN Society of Optometric Physicians Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a society of optometric physicians | Commercial Services |
Pigeon Forge Rotary Club
Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-profit organization craft fair, which generates revenue through crafters and donations from the guests | Commercial Services |
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