Staff

Smith Economics Group, Ltd. employs a team of top-notch, highly-skilled professionals to provide support services, at no extra charge to you. We pride ourselves on our diligence and hard work to ensure that your experience in working with us is highly satisfying and problem-free.

Our team consists of twelve full-time and additional part-time individuals. They provide support as economics research analysts and as administrative support staff to assist with matters relating to economic research; expert witness retentions; scheduling depositions, trials, conference calls, etc.; as well as taking care of bookkeeping and related matters. Further, when necessary, we can conduct interviews with related parties in several foreign languages, including Spanish, Chinese, French, etc. Except in the event of unusual circumstances, all support services are provided at no additional cost.

Professional Staff List

Case Evaluation and Economic Research

Stan V. Smith, Ph.D. - President (Stan@SmithEconomics.com; 312-943-1551) consults clients regarding economic issues, prepares economic reports, and delivers expert testimony at deposition and trial;

Every case will be assigned to one of the following Economic Analysts to assist Dr. Smith in case evaluation:

Stephanie Uhl – Vice President and Senior Economic Analyst (Stephanie@SmithEconomics.com; 312-943-9985) does economic research, gathers case data, tracks report timetable requirements, assists in the preparation of economic reports, and manages the distribution and production of all reports;
Jon Brann – Economic Analyst (Jon@SmithEconomics.com; 312-943-1551) does economic research, gathers case data, tracks report timetable requirements, and assists in the preparation of economic reports;
Sam Clark – Economic Analyst (Sam@SmithEconomics.com; 312-943-5101) does economic research, gathers case data, tracks report timetable requirements, and assists in the preparation of economic reports;
Wilma Coker – Economic Analyst (Wilma@SmithEconomics.com; 312-943-3373) does economic research, gathers case data, tracks report timetable requirements, and assists in the preparation of economic reports;
Josh Kvachkoff – Economic Analyst (Josh@SmithEconomics.com; 312-943-9916) does economic research, gathers case data, tracks report timetable requirements, and assists in the preparation of economic reports;
Kyle Lauterhahn – Economic Analyst (Kyle@SmithEconomics.com; 312-943-1551) does economic research, gathers case data, tracks report timetable requirements, and assists in the preparation of economic reports;
Angela Meyer – Economic Analyst (Angela@SmithEconomics.com; 312-943-1551) does economic research, gathers case data, tracks report timetable requirements, and assists in the preparation of economic reports;
Michael Yalda – Economic Analyst (Michael.Yalda@SmithEconomics.com; 312-943-0507) does economic research, gathers case data, tracks report timetable requirements, and assists in the preparation of economic reports;
Owen VanDeWalker – Economic Analyst (Owen@smitheconomics.com; 312-943-0638) does economic research, gathers case data, tracks report timetable requirements, and assists in the preparation of economic reports;
David Nakazono – Economic Analyst (David.n@smitheconomics.com; 312-943-9503) does economic research, gathers case data, tracks report timetable requirements, and assists in the preparation of economic reports;
Peter Hughes – Economic Analyst (Peter@smitheconomics.com; 312-660-2596) does economic research, gathers case data, tracks report timetable requirements, and assists in the preparation of economic reports;
Jared Bennick – Economic Analyst (jared@smitheconomics.com; 312-943-0640) does economic research, gathers case data, tracks report timetable requirements, and assists in the preparation of economic reports;
Kyle Starostka – Economic Analyst (kyle.s@smitheconomics.com; 312-943-0498) does economic research, gathers case data, tracks report timetable requirements, and assists in the preparation of economic reports.

Administrative Staff List

Administration

Eleanor Matelan (Eleanor@SmithEconomics.com; 312-943-1551) provides administrative support regarding new case materials, documents responsive to interrogatory requests, and other case-related inquiries;
Brian Frederick (brian@smitheconomics.com; 312-530-0160) provides administrative support regarding new case materials, documents responsive to interrogatory requests, and other case-related inquiries.

Scheduling

Katie Doyle (Katie@SmithEconomics.com; 312-725-2041) schedules Dr. Smith’s depositions, trials, meetings and phone calls and follows up with clients on the case status;
Kelly Green (Kelly@SmithEconomics.com; 312-278-7763) assists Katie in scheduling Dr. Smith’s depositions, trials, meetings and phone calls and follows up with clients on the case status;

Billing

Kay Herr (Kay@SmithEconomics.com; 312-943-5191) manages the office, generates invoicing for clients, resolves billing issues, and applies payments to clients’ accounts;
Vanessa Liendo (vanessa@smitheconomics.com; 312-943-9934) generates invoicing for clients, resolves billing issues, and applies payments to clients’ accounts.