James Smith, founder and CEO of Advance Testing Co., has joined the board of directors of Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC). "We are delighted to have Jimmy Smith join more than a dozen private businesses, utilities and county economic development organizations comprising our board of directors," said Mike Oates, HVEDC's president and CEO. "As someone who has grown his business in the Hudson Valley since 1984, he brings to our leadership the perspective of both an entrepreneur and a fast-growing employer. His insight and business acumen will be most valuable guiding our initiatives to position the Hudson Valley as one of the world's best locations for companies to prosper."