Ryan Smith

Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Qualtrics; Owner of Utah Jazz & Utah Mammoth

United States Eugene, Oregon, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionCo-Founder & Executive Chairman of Qualtrics; Owner of Utah Jazz & Utah Mammoth
NationalityUnited States
Date of Birth28/06/1978
Age48 years
BirthplaceEugene, Oregon, U.S.

Latest News about Ryan Smith

21/10/2025

Ryan Smith and Smith Entertainment Group announced plans for a new Utah Jazz practice facility at the Shops at South Town in Sandy. The project is part of a larger sports campus intended to house the Jazz, the Utah Mammoth, and SEG corporate offices, alongside major Delta Center renovations.

09/05/2025

Ryan Smith discussed the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth shortly after the NHL team’s new name was unveiled. In the interview, he spoke about the direction of both franchises and the broader sports vision for Smith Entertainment Group.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameS. Ryan Smith
Net Worth$2.6 billion (as of July 2025)

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor of ScienceBrigham Young University, Marriott School of Business

Personal Life

ResidenceProvo, Utah

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

SpouseAshley Smith
Children5
FatherQualtrics co-founder
BrotherJared Smith (Qualtrics co-founder)

Career

Companies
  • Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Qualtrics (experience management)
  • Chairman, Smith Entertainment Group
  • Owner, Utah Jazz (NBA)
  • Owner, Utah Mammoth (NHL)
  • Former Owner (sold 2025), Real Salt Lake (MLS) & Utah Royals FC (with David Blitzer)
AwardsFortune's 40 Under 40 (2016)

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/RyanQualtrics

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Co-founded Qualtrics as a student with his father and brother in a basement.
2. Qualtrics originated from his father's Ph.D. market research program.
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