New Motor Vehicle Board Members
Anne Smith Boland
Dealer Member
Anne Smith Boland, Dealer Member, was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom in February 2020 and is the chair of the Board’s Fiscal Committee, the Government and Industry Affairs Committee and the Ad Hoc Committee on Equity, Justice and Inclusion.Ms. Smith Boland is Vice President of Bob Smith BMW-MINI. Ms. Smith Boland is fourth generation in the automobile business with family operations dating back to 1917.
Ms. Smith Boland grew up working summers in various departments in the dealership throughout high school and college. She earned her Bachelor in Business Administration in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame. She worked for the public accounting firm Deloitte & Touche after graduation and obtained her Certified Public Accountant license in the state of New York in 2000. Ms. Smith Boland returned to California and her family business in 2002 as General Manager of Bob Smith BMW-MINI. The Volvo Cars franchise was added to the group in February 2019.
Ms. Smith Boland serves on the Southern California BMW Advertising co-op Board and the BMW Regional Business Council. She also supports several educational charities in her community and the greater Los Angeles area.
Ms. Smith Boland’s term will expire in January 2023.