Paula Smith graduated from Auburn University in December 1982 and came to work with The Baptist Foundation of Alabama in January 1983 as Trust Manager. She then served as Assistant Vice President for Investments before being named Vice President of Trust Operations in 2002. Paula is responsible for the accounting of all trust funds of the Foundation. Paula grew up in Elba, Alabama. She is married to Charles Smith, and they are the parents of two children.
The Baptist Foundation of Alabama exists to help churches thrive financially. Through investments, legacy planning, church loans, scholarships, and more, we help Alabama Baptists unlock more financial resources to do more ministry across the state and around the world. The Baptist Foundation of Alabama is a Cooperative Program Agency of the Alabama Baptist State Convention.