Patrick Smith, Sr.

In his current role, Smith is responsible for the oversight and support of all electric and natural gas field operations; including subtransmission and distribution maintenance, engineering design, safety and training, reliability planning, dispatch operations, electrical and natural gas emergency response, and construction services for Ameren Illinois.

His career with Ameren spans nearly four decades. Smith previously held the position of vice president of Economic, Community and Business Development, and vice president, Division Operations for Ameren Missouri. He joined Union Electric, now Ameren Missouri, in 1985 as a meter reader, and soon after was promoted to journey lineworker. Since then, Smith has worked in progressively responsible leadership roles.

Smith is a native of East St. Louis. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial and organizational psychology and an Executive MBA from Washington University. He is active in the community and passionate about youth sports. He sits on several boards and committees including the United Way, College Bound STL, the American Cancer Society, and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis.