Our People
 
 

Smith/Packett's team of professionals provides seasoned expertise in the development, acquisition and operations of long term healthcare. Over the years, we have established solid operating partnerships and have broad based experience with governmental agencies regulating all aspects of senior care facilities. We know the business. Our track record speaks for itself, successfully navigating regulatory hurdles and completing projects on time and on budget.
 


James R, Smith, CEO and Hunter Smith, President and Principal

 

 

JAMES R. "Jim" SMITH, founder of Smith/Packett, has over 30 years of experience in development and operations of long-term care facilities. Over the years, Jim has directed efforts within his company to work with municipalities throughout Virginia to replace elderly care facilities operated by local governments. His company has also focused on partnerships with management companies and other healthcare providers to provide long-term care facilities in many underserved areas.  Jim's experience extends into a sound expertise in reimbursement payor systems. He is a recognized expert in Medicare and Medicaid and other long-term care issues and as a result, frequently serves on national and state committees on reimbursement reform. He has served multiple terms on the Board of the Division of Medical Assistance for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

HUNTER D. SMITH, President and Principal, has a Masters of Business Administration from University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. Hunter obtained his undergraduate degree from Hampden-Sydney in History and Economics, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Hunter is a licensed real estate broker in Virginia and West Virginia.  In 2001, Hunter started Integra Realty, which markets luxury condos in Roanoke, where he remains the broker.  Hunter has served as a board member of the Western Virginia Science Museum, Council of Community Services Board, Virginia’s Healthcare Association on Assisted Living and on Virginia’s Healthcare Association Rules and Regulations Committee.
 

 


James R. Pietrzak, Principal

 

 

JAMES R. "Piet" PIETRZAK, Principal of Smith/Packett, has over 28 years of healthcare facility development and healthcare transactional experience. Formerly a Vice President of Beverly Enterprises, and a key participant in the development of more than 100 long term facilities for the nation's largest provider of senior care projects, Piet was also the chief negotiator for hundreds of lease transactions, manager of Beverly's extensive asset portfolio, and chief negotiator for the acquisitions and divestitures of hundreds of long-term care facilities. Piet is also a consultant for several healthcare management companies and sits on the board of a faith-based non-profit continuing care retirement community.  Piet has a Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in Business Administration.  He graduated from the School of Law at the University of Florida. 

 


William W. Terry III, General Counsel

 

 

WILLIAM W. "Bill" TERRY III, General Counsel, joined Smith/Packett in November of 2005.Bill spent the previous 27 years in private practice with a Roanoke, Virginia law firm, including 17 years as the law firm's managing partner.During his years of private practice, Bill had a wide range of experience in representing businesses and financial institutions in transactional matters.Bill brings with him the experience of having negotiated numerous structured workouts and represented large commercial lenders in troubled loans, lender liability and bankruptcy related matters.

Bill co-authored a book designed to aid Virginia attorneys with their real estate practice and has been a frequent speaker for commercial lenders such as Wachovia Bank, Bank of America, and BB&T.

Bill has a Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University in Philosophy and received his law degree from T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond.

 


Susan F. Eckert, SVP of Operations

 

 

SUSAN F. ECKERT, Senior Vice President of Operations, joined Smith/Packett in January of 2009. She was formerly the Chief Operating Officer for Sage Senior Living and Vice President of Operations for the Shelter Group in Baltimore, Maryland. She has over 25 years of experience in operations, sales and marketing of senior housing and senior services including assisted living, independent living, adult day services, continuing care communities, dementia care and skilled nursing. Her leadership experience has included developing successful teams for company owned/operated and acquisition environments, including for-profit, non-profit and third party management.

 
Ms. Eckert is President of Harmony Senior Services, Smith/Packett's affiliated management company.
 
Ms. Eckert has a BS degree in Social Work from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York. She was formerly a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Virginia.

 


Angela Stanfill, VP of Property Management

 

 

ANGELA T. "Angie" STANFILL, Vice President of Property Management, joined Smith/Packett in June of 2007. Prior to joining the company, Angie successfully worked for 11 years as Director of Commercial Property Management for the region’s largest commercial real estate firm working with multiple owners to maximize their investments through sharp forecasting and budgeting while maintaining tenant relations. She has supervised multiple tenant renovation projects and capital improvements for some of the largest buildings in the Roanoke Valley.

 


Troy J. Smith, Director of Design and Construction

 

 

TROY J. SMITH, Director of Design and Construction, joined Smith/Packett in June of 2004. Prior to joining the company, Troy worked 7 years as a project manager for a large general contractor throughout the state of VirginiaTroy has a total of 14 years experience as a project manager working primarily on design/build projects requiring his personal input into the design, drawings and specifications. He has managed custom residential, commercial and institutional projects and is familiar with the demands of fast-track construction and extensive renovation undertakings.

 

Troy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Building Construction from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
 

 


William R. Davies, SVP Development & Construction

 

 

WILLIAM R. “Will” DAVIES, Senior Vice President for Development and Construction, has been involved in the development, design, and construction of projects for over thirty years and joined Smith/Packett in 2009. Will has experience with developers, design firms, general contractors and design/build firms. His background includes work on commercial, institutional, and residential facilities in ten southeastern states with extensive experience in skilled care, residential facilitates for the elderly and market rate apartments. He was formerly Vice President and General Manager of Development for HHHUNT Properties responsible for the HHHUNT development program and construction of multi-family and assisted living projects in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Maryland. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University.