Robert Smither is responsible for Adler Group's accounting, financial reporting, income taxes, treasury, banking and lender relations as well as human resources and information technology. Smither joined Adler Group in the fall of 2008, bringing with him experience in all aspects of business acquisitions. His real estate track record includes residential land development, construction management, multifamily, mixed-use, residential condominiums, rental management, hospitality and land acquisition and entitlement.

Smither began his career with A.M. Pullen & Co., CPA, and subsequently worked for a private company with national and international investments in newspaper, television, manufacturing and real estate. He served as Chief Financial Officer for that company for more than 10 of his 25-year tenure. Subsequently, Smither held the position of Chief Financial Officer for a real estate developer in Northwest Florida and then served as Chief Financial Officer for one of the largest privately-held condominium developers in South Florida.

Smither earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree and master's degree in Business Administration from James Madison University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and past member of the Southern Federal Tax Institute. Smither has also served on the boards of several private charitable foundations.