Richard Smith is a Program Support and Regulatory Compliance Specialist at iCUBE, bringing more than two decades of experience in federal housing programs, grants management, regulatory oversight, and advanced database development. With a unique blend of business, policy, and technical expertise, he plays a critical role on iCUBE’s HUD engagements, supporting complex program operations with precision and deep institutional knowledge.Richard previously served in senior leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, including Deputy Director of the PIH Capital Fund Program and Manager of the PIH‑REAC IMS‑PIC system. In these positions, he oversaw multi‑billion‑dollar grant programs, ensured regulatory compliance across thousands of public housing agencies, and managed systems tracking millions of tenants and housing units nationwide.

A highly skilled programmer and analyst, Richard has designed and maintained large‑scale VBA‑driven tools, grant calculation engines, and data processing systems used across HUD and tribal housing programs. His work has supported end‑to‑end grants management, formula calculations, compliance monitoring, and system modernization efforts.

At iCUBE, Richard is valued for his rare combination of regulatory insight, operational experience, and technical depth. His contributions strengthen program integrity, enhance data accuracy, and ensure that HUD projects are delivered with the highest level of quality and compliance.