| Roby Smith | |
| Office: | 26th Treasurer of Iowa |
| Governor: | Kim Reynolds |
| Term Start: | January 1, 2023 |
| Predecessor: | Michael Fitzgerald |
| State Senate1: | Iowa |
| District1: | 47th |
| Term Start1: | January 10, 2011 |
| Term End1: | January 1, 2023 |
| Predecessor1: | Mark Chelgren |
| Birth Place: | Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S. |
| Party: | Republican |
| Children: | 4 |
| Education: | Concordia University Nebraska (BS) |
Roby Smith (born 1977) is an American businessman and politician currently serving as Treasurer of Iowa since 2023.
Roby Smith was born in Wyandotte, Michigan in 1977.[1] He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri.[2] His parents were both elementary teachers.[2]
In 2006, Smith ran for the Iowa House seat in District 85, losing to Jim Lykam.
He was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2010, and represented District 47[1] [3] and headed the State Government Committee.
In 2022, he defeated Michael Fitzgerald, a Democrat who had held the office of the Treasurer of Iowa since 1983.[4]
In the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries, Smith endorsed businessman Vivek Ramaswamy.[5]
He is married to Kari Smith and has four children.[2] He attends Trinity Lutheran Church in Davenport with his family, where they also live.[2] He is a small business owner of Two Stones Design,[1] and holds a Business Administration degree from Concordia University. He is an Eagle Scout recipient, and supporter of the Boy Scouts of America.[3]
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