Brandon Smith

Brandon Smith, CPTD
Instructional Design Manager
National Association of Insurance Commissioners

Brandon Smith is an Instructional Design Manager with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). During his 15 years with the NAIC he has worked in multiple areas of the Education & Training Department. With eight years’ experience in Instructional Design, he has helped create a variety of courses and events, from webinars with hundreds of attendees to in-person events and countless online courses. Brandon loves the daily challenges of course design and the opportunities they present.

Brandon received his Bachelor of Arts from Park University and earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) Certification from the Association for Talent Development. As a lifelong learner he has also received various other certifications including that of HTML5 Specialist.

In his spare time, Brandon loves watching his daughters compete in sports, being active outdoors, traveling with his family, reading and recently picked up gardening. Brandon also volunteers with various organizations fighting human trafficking in the Kansas City area.