Meet Brad Smith

Brad brings over 30 years of expertise in the print and creative industries to The John Roberts Company. With a Graphic Arts Management degree from UW-Stout, he began his career in preflight, prepress supervision, and job planning at Litho Inc. in St. Paul, MN. For the next two decades, he excelled as a print production manager and print buyer at leading ad agencies, where he also developed a strong partnership with John Roberts as a valued customer.

Brad is passionate about managing complex projects and ensuring every detail is handled with precision. His deep background in prepress, production management, and the creative agency process offers unique insight into file setup, designers' visions, and client needs. He thrives on understanding end clients' goals, providing timely updates, and delivering solutions that exceed expectations. Whether it’s evaluating design concepts, making format recommendations, or troubleshooting feasibility, Brad is dedicated to making the production process seamless and successful.

When not immersed in projects, he enjoys life in White Bear Lake, MN, with his wife of 28 years, Katie, their two adult children, and two dogs. They love boating, fishing, cooking, hiking, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.