Notable LGBTQ Executives: Jack H. Smith

Associate vice president - sales executive, Shorewest Realtors

Jack H. Smith is a residential real estate broker for Shorewest Realtors and has 34 years of experience in the industry, including 23 years with Shorewest.

During his real estate career, Smith has achieved more than $400 million in personal sales. He was named an associate vice president of Shorewest Realtors as a result of his consistent high levels of achievement, according to Shorewest executive vice president John Horning.

“Jack’s success can be attributed to his dynamic and compassionate personality,” Horning said. “Whether it is his compassion towards the LGBTQ community, his determination for his real estate clients, or his kindness to friends and strangers, Jack gives it his all.”

Smith has been passionate about the growing film culture in Milwaukee, the LGBTQ film community in particular. Not only has he sponsored the Milwaukee LGBT Film Festival, he has also held the opening night sponsor party for 10 years. Additionally, the LGBTQ Community Center honored him for his generosity with the naming of the Jack H. Smith library.

He has received the Milwaukee LGBTQ Community Center Circle of Pride Award as well as the Milwaukee LGBTQ Community Center Equality Award.

“It is crucial to have advocates with Jack’s compassion and support in the community,” Horning said.

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