Ron Smiley, PE

Chief Technology Officer at Wiley|Wilson

Richmond, Virginia, United States

About Ron Smiley, PE

Ron Smiley, PE is Chief Technology Officer at Wiley|Wilson. Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States.

I’m a technology and digital transformation executive with deep experience modernizing regulated, project-based professional services organizations. As a CTO in the architectural and engineering industry, I sit at the intersection of technology, operations, risk, and growth, translating complex technical capabilities into measurable business outcomes. My work has focused on scaling platforms, modernizing infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity and compliance (including CMMC and government-adjacent requirements), and enabling leadership teams to adopt emerging technologies pragmatically, not experimentally. I’ve led large-scale cloud, CRM, and ERP transformations, built and restructured technology teams, partnered closely with executive leadership and boards, and helped create new operating models, including the formation of a wholly owned AI subsidiary focused on workflow automation and applied AI for professional services. I’m particularly experienced in environments where margin, risk, and delivery quality are tightly linked. My background combines: Executive leadership in technology and operations An MBA with strong financial and organizational focus An electrical engineering foundation and professional licensure Hands-on experience navigating audits, compliance frameworks, and complex stakeholder dynamics I’m most effective in organizations that value clarity, accountability, and disciplined innovation, where technology is treated as a strategic lever, not just a support function. I’m always interested in connecting with leaders who are navigating growth, modernization, or regulatory complexity in professional services, infrastructure, or government-adjacent environments.

Skills

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Power Distribution
  • AutoCAD

Additional experience

  • Vice President

    Wiley|Wilson

    Started October 2023

Education

  • Executive MBA, William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Virginia Tech