About TD

TD Smyers is an impressive career leader with over 30 years of top-level executive experience across diverse landscapes, from navigating the complexities of military command to orchestrating transformative changes as the CEO of prominent nonprofits. TD is renowned for his mastery of ethical leadership in high-stakes scenarios and his ability to leverage his diplomatic acumen to resolve complex issues and crisis situations.

As a Long Game consultant and dynamic keynote speaker, TD leverages his vast knowledge and experience to empower a new generation of bold, ethical leaders. His executive coaching approach focuses on values-based, intentional growth and leading with authenticity. He also works with you to develop new strategies to enhance your vision, drive, and ability to make high-pressure decisions. With TD's guidance, you gain the confidence and insights necessary to navigate your organization through turbulent waters toward stability and growth.

TD's leadership philosophy was shaped by diverse service and experience, beginning with a notable 31-year tenure in the United States Navy, where he held significant roles from Director of Congressional Affairs and Director of Collaborative Warfare for Navy Aviation at the Pentagon to Command of Patrol Squadron Sixty-Two in Jacksonville, Florida. His military service reached a distinguished culmination as the Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, from which he retired as a Captain in 2011.

He then turned his focus to the nonprofit sector, where he applied his leadership experience and strategic insight, leading transformative change as the regional CEO of the Red Cross North Texas and CEO of the United Way of Tarrant County. His innovative work at United Way led to the launch of BoardBuild, a pioneering initiative designed to enhance nonprofit board service and leadership nationwide. 

TD's innovative leadership at NAS Fort Worth was recognized with the prestigious Legion of Merit by the Secretary of the Navy. His transformative work in Fort Worth was further acknowledged by the Fort Worth Business Press, naming him the City's Top Nonprofit CEO in 2019.

He holds a bachelor's degree in physics from the United States Naval Academy and a master’s degree in resource Strategy from the National Defense University's Eisenhower School. TD is a certified John Maxwell coach and is a member in good standing of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).