After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Grove City College and launching his career with companies such as RCA Computer Systems, Xerox Data Systems, and Rockwell International Corporation, Bill co-founded Smith Micro Software, Inc. in 1982. Guided by his visionary leadership and savvy business acumen, Smith Micro developed a reputation as a trusted software solution provider to wireless carriers and cable companies. Throughout the company’s 43-year-history, Bill has overseen more than 25 strategic acquisitions and has built Smith Micro into a multi-national company positioned for sustained success in the rapidly evolving global telecommunications industry. Bill has served as Smith Micro’s President and Chief Executive Officer since its inception and as Chairman of the Board since the company’s successful IPO in 1995 (NASDAQ: SMSI). In addition, Bill is a member of the Board of Trustees for Grove City College.
As Chief Revenue Officer, Von leads the company’s customer acquisition, customer management, and sales and systems engineering teams. A recognized expert in building successful sales and business development operations and driving new customer acquisition, Von has over 30 years of experience selling technology solutions to communications service providers and enterprises globally. He has held executive management positions with Openwave, Oracle, FoxT, and Booz Allen & Hamilton and was instrumental in helping each of these firms grow their worldwide customer base. Von brings a strong leadership style, a focus on customer satisfaction, and a unique blend of experience selling high value “solutions” directly to enterprises, communication service providers, network equipment providers, systems integrators, and device manufacturers. Von served proudly in the United States Air Force and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Math–Operations Research from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado, Springs, CO and an MBA from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, CA.
Tim rejoined Smith Micro in June 2025 to serve as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. In this dual role, Tim oversees key operational areas as well as all finance, accounting and control functions, and human resources companywide. Prior to rejoining Smith Micro, from September 2021 through June 2025, Tim served as Chief Financial Officer of Urgent.ly Inc. (Nasdaq: ULY), a mobile assistance software company focused on roadside assistance, where he oversaw all finance and general and administrative functions and was instrumental in the successful completion of five rounds of debt and equity financings and a direct listing of Urgent.ly Inc.’s shares on Nasdaq capital markets, while simultaneously merging with an Israeli-based Nasdaq-listed public company. Prior to joining Urgent.ly, Tim served as Smith Micro’s Chief Financial Officer from June 2017 through September 2021. Earlier in his career, Tim served in various senior positions at Black Box Corporation (Nasdaq: BBOX), an IT solutions company, from January 2008 to June 2017, including Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Director of Finance. Throughout Tim’s career, he has participated in complex debt and equity financing arrangements, more than 30 mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and successfully partnered with executive leadership and boards to achieve operational cost alignments and other business objectives. Tim received his B.A. in Accounting from Michigan State University.
As Chief Product Officer, Anup leads the Product and Program Management teams across the company. He oversees the product vision, roadmap, and customer experience while driving cross-functional execution. Anup aligns product strategy with go-to-market priorities to deliver scalable solutions that serve millions of users and strengthen carrier partnerships. Before joining Smith Micro in 2019, Anup worked in corporate venture capital, evaluating and managing investments in emerging AI/ML technology with a balanced focus on strategic innovation, commercial viability, and financial discipline. Earlier in his career, he led product innovation, application development, and commercialization across multiple technology companies, bringing market-ready solutions from concept to global scale. An entrepreneurial leader, Anup also co-founded two successful startups in the mobile technology space, building disruptive platforms with broad market adoption. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from Pune University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management from Symbiosis University, and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.
Charlie joined the Company in 2016 as Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations. Charlie assumed the role of Vice President, Marketing in December 2022 and oversees the Company’s global marketing, digital monetization, public relations and design teams, while continuing to manage corporate development and investor relations activities. He brings more than 26 years of experience working with a large range of technology companies providing investor relations counsel and advising on strategy, financing alternatives, M&A and marketing activities. Prior to joining Smith Micro, Charlie was the Vice President of Finance & Corporate Development at eGain Corporation, and he co-founded The MKR Group, serving as its President, where he managed investor relations, corporate development, and marketing activities for several technology companies with a wide range of market capitalizations. He is well known on Wall Street for having a strong marketing presence throughout many diverse industries. Charlie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Iowa State University.
As Smith Micro’s General Counsel, Jen is responsible for the company’s corporate governance, compliance and legal affairs, including contract negotiation, securities compliance, and mergers and acquisitions activity. Prior to joining Smith Micro in 2017, Jen served as General Counsel of Tollgrade Communications, a technology solutions provider in the telecommunications industry. Prior to her service at Tollgrade, Jen began her career at the international law firm, Reed Smith LLP, where her practice was focused on corporate and securities, M&A and financing transactions for a variety of private and public company clients. Jen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University.
David P. Sperling
Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Engineering
Dave’s leadership ensures the seamless integration of advance technologies that empower business and consumers worldwide. As CTO since 1999, Dave continues to shape the company’s technology vision and development across its global software portfolio. with a focus on leading transformative strategies that position the organization at the forefront of connectivity and digital experiences. Through more than three decades at Smith Micro, Dave has guided the evolution of secure, reliable, and scalable solutions for mobile and broadband networks. He holds multiple patents in connectivity technologies and is driving innovation in emerging technologies such as AI, edge computing, and next-generation wireless, ensuring the company remains a leader in shaping the future of digital connectivity. Dave earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and an MBA from the University of California, Irvine.
