Chip Smith

Chip Smith joined Rockport Mortgage Corporation in 2000 and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity he participates in all phases of loan origination, processing, underwriting and closing, and is responsible for overseeing business operations, allocation of resources and delivery of services, driving performance measures for the company.

Prior to assuming the role of COO in 2008, Chip spent eight years originating multifamily and healthcare transactions. His experience includes the financing of senior housing, market rate apartments and affordable housing for both profit-motivated and non-profit owners and operators.

Prior to joining Rockport, Chip worked for six years as a Certified Public Accountant at Arthur Andersen, followed by two years as a Corporate Controller in a private company. He has also served on the Board of Directors of a community bank for eight years.

Chip holds a B.A. in Business Management from Assumption College, Worcester, MA and a M.B.A. and M.S. in Accounting from Northeastern University, Boston, MA. He earned his C.P.A. license in 1994.