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Executive Management

Dave Smith, CEO

Dave Smith, CEO and co-founder has spent the last 17 years as the president and/or CEO of five different companies he has started; all of which are still in operation today. These companies are based in New Jersey and range from:

  • Heavy construction of Infrastructure and Emergency Response
  • Real-estate Holdings
  • Waterfront Marina Management Company
  • Trucking company
  • Land development and Equipment Leasing

The construction company, the largest of the five companies, employs over 150 people and specializes in heavy highway and infrastructure or horizontal construction and emergency response. 

Mr. Smith is on the board of directors for the Utility and Transportation Contractors Association and is involved in a number of capacities with several charitable organizations.

Mr. Smith oversees all strategic business planning and the development of Palaestra Training's long-term corporate vision. Sound business practices and a history of success position Palaestra Training for worldwide growth.



Christopher Rees, President

Christopher Rees, President and co-founder is a seasoned information technologist and trainer, with a unique background spanning technology, multimedia content creation, training and management. Mr. Rees has more than 15 years of Information Technology experience, with the last eight years specializing in training.

Mr. Rees continues to speak and train audiences in seminars and classes from 5 – 500 people with topics ranging from IT technical certification training to internet safety seminars and training. Students have ranged from people changing careers to IT professionals to FBI Special Agents. 

Mr. Rees holds a Master's Degree in Management of Information Systems and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. He has also attained a number of technical certifications including:

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Server+
  • Cisco CCNA
  • Cisco CCNP

Mr. Rees oversees all day-to-day operations, training development, trainer selection and quality assurance. He has also created several training series covering CompTIA A+ Certification Training and Internet Safety, and is a published author on the topic of Internet Safety.