As the founder of Smith Solar Advantage, Tavares Smith brings a powerful blend of leadership, compassion, and purpose to the clean energy space. With over a decade of experience as a finance manager, five years leading a psychiatric behavioral hospital unit, and a background as a Registered Behavior Technician working with children on the autism spectrum, Tavares understands how to listen, guide, and support people through important life decisions. His deep Christian faith is at the core of his business approach—he believes in being truthful, respectful, and transparent with every client, no matter their background or budget. 

Tavares prides himself on creating an experience that feels like a blessing to the people he serves, and he is committed to delivering solar solutions that genuinely improve lives. His leadership is rooted in service, and his goal is for each client to walk away feeling seen, valued, and truly cared for.