Jeff Hartney He/Him

Jeff Hartney leads Smithbucklin’s association management practice, guiding overall strategy, operations and growth. He works closely with clients on their day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

Jeff joined Smithbucklin after a decade with the Bank Administration Institute (BAI), where he led sales for BAI Research and worked on strategic benchmarking with the nation’s top financial institutions. He later served as vice president of market development for Arroweye Solutions, where he expanded the company’s work with financial services clients.

Jeff holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign and a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from the University of Notre Dame.