Alex Smith (businessman)

Alex Smith (born November 6, 1986, Fort Wayne, Indiana) is an American entrepreneur, known for his innovative approach to distribution in the industrial sector. He is the co-founder & CEO of 3BG Supply Co., an industrial distributor that has been recognized for revolutionizing the customer purchasing experience through technology and a customer-first mindset.

He is also the co-founder of A Better Fort, and co-founder of BAALS Music Festival.

Biography
Alex Smith was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he attended Bishop Dwenger High School. Following high school, Smith enrolled in Indiana University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Public Financial Management prior to working as a financial planner at Galecki Financial Management. Smith left financial services and co-founded 3BG Supply Co. In 2014, the company was awarded Emerging Company of the Year and overall Innovators of the Year by Fort Wayne Business Weekly.

In 2015, 3BG Supply Co. was nominated for the Tech Innovation of the Year at the Mira Awards, recognizing the company's contribution to technological innovation in Indiana. The same year, 3BG Supply was also honored as a "Business of the Year" Honoree by the Northeast Indiana Business Excellence Awards, further solidifying its reputation in the regional business community.

In 2019, 3BG Supply Co. was named the Regional Business of the Year by Elevate Ventures, an award recognizing the company's positive impact on the community and its significant annual revenue growth and new hires. This accolade highlights Smith's leadership in fostering a successful and impactful business.

In 2021, 3BG Supply Co. achieved national recognition by ranking No. 2124 on the Inc. 5000 list, showcasing the company's substantial growth and innovative approach to industrial maintenance distribution.

The MY CITY Project (HipHop4theCity)
In 2012, Smith facilitated a music project entitled,"HipHop4theCity" (aka The MY CITY Project). It was a community driven hip-hop project that involved the collaboration of many local musicians and most notably American rapper, Nyzzy Nyce. This project showcased the region's undiscovered talent while simultaneously bringing awareness to community involvement, the arts, and what young people are able to do for a community's civic pride when they collaborate and work together. Coverage of the project sparked a newly renewed sense of civic pride within the young population of Fort Wayne that attracted the attention of national economic development publications and blogs and inspired other civic initiatives such as the annual MY CITY Summit.

Personal life
Smith is married to Michaela Smith.