Daryl Smith

Daryl Smith is an Associate Teaching Professor of Management at the Trulaske College of Business, University of Missouri. He teaches advanced courses in Management, including Management Principles, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, Labor Relations, and Compensation & Benefits. Before joining academia in 2012, he held executive roles at Fortune 500 firms such as ESPN, Cox Communications, Motorola, and ARAMARK.

Education:

• MBA, Washington University in St. Louis
• Bachelor’s degree, University of Missouri
• Executive certificates from Stanford University and Cornell University

Research & Teaching Focus: Daryl’s expertise spans organizational behavior, human resources strategy, and inclusive leadership. He emphasizes practical applications of management principles in diverse workplace environments. His teaching philosophy integrates real-world industry experience with academic rigor.

Awards:

• 2020 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence
• 2019 Kappa Alpha Theta’s Most Outstanding Faculty (MU Chapter)
• 2019 Top 10 Faculty by Kappa Alpha Theta, Inc. (U.S. & Canada)
• 2-time recipient (2016, 2023) of Bruce & Pam Walker Outstanding Faculty Service Award

Service & Leadership:

• Member of MU Faculty Satisfaction Committee and Mizzou Athletics Advisory Committee
• Chair of Vasey Academy Advisory Board and holder of a named scholarship in the academy
• Participant in Special Olympics’ National Education Leaders Network (NELN)
• Community board member and corporate consultant