Sally Smith

As 2008-2009 treasurer of the National Restaurant Association, Sally J. Smith is responsible for overseeing the financial well-being of the organization. Smith is president and chief executive officer of Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. Buffalo Wild Wings includes more than 350 restaurants in 34 states. Smith formerly held the position of chief financial officer with the company.

Smith sharpened her business acumen with experience at KPMG Peat Marwick, and 11 years at the national franchise company Dahlberg Inc. (now Miracle-Ear Inc.), where she rose to become chief financial officer.

Smith was been named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Midwest region and North Dakota Innovator of the Year. She was a recipient of the Nation’s Restaurant News Golden Chain Award in 2003.

In addition to serving as a member of the National Restaurant Association Board of Directors, Smith is chairman of the University of North Dakota College of Business and Public Administration Advisory Council, and a member and treasurer of the Minnesota Young Presidents Organization.

A native of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Smith is a graduate of the University of North Dakota with a bachelor of science degree in business administration and accounting.