Donald A. Smart

Today, something triggered a memory of my first-ever job out of college, 1982... working for Don. He was just in the process of opening the Madison office of DCA. I remember him asking me to interview with his wife, Jan, as well, because he trusted her judgment. I got the job and I worked for him for 18 mos until such time my hubby and I moved out of town. He was such a good boss - patient, a good teacher, and had a good sense of humor. I was sorry to learn of his passing! At one point while...

Don: Regardless of the years, your smile never changed. You were a recurring positive support during our shared, sometimes competing, professional years as I enjoyed every meeting or phone conversation. You achieved and gave much during your time on earth, now again most remembered as an intelligent, hard-working, moral, humorous man who knew and adhered to his values. Thanks again for the guidance and encouragements.

I knew Don many years ago and worked with him on pension fund investing. I found a report he wrote in 1979 and came all the way to Madison to meet him. He was a very impressive man and a wonderful person. I just found his obit. I also remember meeting Betsy whom he adored. Great photo and wonderful sense of humor. He was also a visionary and committed to socially responsible investing, now called ESG.

I have known Donald since he was a young boy and he always claimed I had taught him to jitterbug. Years later we cemented our friendship over many wonderful Cuban cigars. I will miss him so very much.