Peter Sategna Educational Foundation

Gary Smith
Chairman

• G.S.C. Electric, Inc. (heavy industrial) 1978-Present
  • President Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer
  • Responsible for overseeing, managing multiple job locations across the United States
• Consulting
• Design, troubleshoot, develop and implement business management systems for various types of businesses including marketing

Leadership Roles in Community

• Board of trustees Saint Rose Hospital 2007-Present
• Board of Deacons Piedmont Community Church 2004-2007
• Eden Hospital Foundation Board of Directors 1996-2001
• Hayward Chamber of Commerce 1997-2000
• President Rotary Club of Hayward 1994-1995
• Vice President Rotary Club of Hayward 1993-1994
• Member of the advisory committee for the Connections Leadership Project for the State of California 1993-1995
• Rotary Club of Hayward Board of Directors 1989-1991
• Northern California Electrical Contractors Association 1988-1991
• St. Rose Hospital Foundation Board of Directors 1987-1993
• Hayward Chamber of Commerce 1988-1989
• Eden Area Y.M.C.A. Board of Directors 1984-1986
• Renewal Community Center Board of Directors 1981-1982

Accomplishments and Honors

• Inventor and holder of three patents
• Award winning professional photographer with works in private and public collections
• Photography student of Ansel Adams
• Elected into the Y.M.C.A. Hall of Partners1988
• Hayward Chamber of Commerce “Small Businessman of the Year Award” 1990
• Outstanding Rotarian of the Year 1991
• Vocational Service Award 2000
• Community Service Award 2000
• City of Hayward Business Award 2001
• Hayward Volunteer Recognition and Award 2001
• Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition 2001
• Ghana Well Project 2002