Kelvin Smith, Team Member Staff
Kelvin Smith, a U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant veteran, is in his fourth season with the New Orleans Saints as Director of Network Operations. Driven by admiration for the military and a promise to his cousin, he served eight years as a Tactical Data Systems Chief and Platoon Sergeant, leading network infrastructure training in combat zones. His deployments included Iraq (twice), Djibouti, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Australia, and Okinawa, where he installed and trained personnel on the Defense Messaging System in hundreds of Humvees.
Today, Smith continues to serve his community through the Saints' Community Relations and Youth Sports Development departments. He volunteers in efforts such as rebuilding oyster reefs, mentoring students, coaching youth football, and supporting the homeless. On gamedays, he leads I.T. operations and serves as the on-field liaison for Football Operations.
His military honors include the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service and Expeditionary Medals, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with a gold star, among others.