Gordon Smith Net Worth
David Wilson
Updated on March 15, 2026
Gordon Smith biography
Sen. Gordon H. Smith serves as Lead Independent Director of the Company. Senator Smith is President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Broadcasters. From March to October 2009 he was a senior advisor and resident at the Washington, D.C. office of Covington & Burling LLP as a member of the Government Affairs and International Trade practice groups. In 2008, Senator Smith completed his second term as a United States Senator from the State of Oregon, where he served on the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee; the Energy and Natural Resources Committee; the Finance Committee; and the Indian Affairs Committee. In addition, he was a ranking member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade and Global Competitiveness and for six years chaired the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs. Prior to his election to the United States Senate, he directed the operations of Smith Frozen Foods, his family’s frozen food processing business and is currently Chairman of the Board of Smith Frozen Foods, which is privately held. In 1992, he was elected to the Oregon State Senate, of which he became President in 1995. He also previously practiced law in the states of New Mexico and Arizona.
What is the salary of Gordon Smith?
As the Lead Independent Director of Host Hotels & Resorts Inc, the total compensation of Gordon Smith at Host Hotels & Resorts Inc is $295,038. There are 12 executives at Host Hotels & Resorts Inc getting paid more, with James Risoleo having the highest compensation of $9,434,460.