LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — July 15,2026 — Smiley Technologies, Inc., a core and digital banking provider for community banks, announced today that Jeff Small has joined the company as Chief Operating and Financial Officer.

In this executive leadership role, Small will help guide Smiley’s financial and operational strategy as the company continues to strengthen alignment across teams, support disciplined growth, and serve community banks through secure, integrated technology and relationship-driven service.

Small brings significant financial, operational, and executive leadership experience toSmiley. He most recently served as President of the Consumer and Small Business Internet Division at Windstream. Small’s leadership at Windstream spanned finance, operations, engineering, construction and customer-facing business strategy, including spearheading the deployment of fiber high-speed internet service to 2 million homes and businesses in principally rural communities.

“Jeff brings the kind of experience and perspective that will help us become a better version of the great company we’ve already built,” said Elizabeth Glasbrenner, President and CEO of Smiley Technologies. “As we scale, many of our biggest opportunities sit at the intersection of people, customers, technology, operations, and financial discipline. Jeff understands how to lead through that kind of complexity, and just as important, he is approaching Smiley with curiosity, humility, and a genuine desire to learn what makes our company special.”

The addition of Small reflects Smiley’s continued focus on intentional growth, operational excellence, and long-term partnership with community banks. His role will support stronger cross-functional coordination, clearer decision-making, and continued investment in the systems, people, and service model that helpSmiley’s bank partners serve their customers well.

“Smiley has built a strong foundation through its people, its culture, and its commitment to community banks,” Small said. “I’m excited to join a company that values long-term relationships, practical innovation, and service as much as technology. I look forward to learning from the team and helping supportSmiley’s next stage of growth.”

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AboutSmiley Technologies, Inc.  

Founded in 2002 and based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Smiley Technologies provides core and digital banking solutions for community banks. Smiley’s mission is to be a trusted voice for banks by providing secure, innovative banking solutions, exceptional customer service, and long-term strategic partnership. The company’s SIBanking platform brings key banking functions together in one integrated system, supported by high-touch service and a team that understands the realities of community banking.