Technology >> CEO Interviews >> November 4, 2002
D. GREGORY SMITH, a Founder of Z-Tel Technologies, Inc., has
served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Z-
Tel since its inception. Mr. Smith was a Director of Premiere
Technologies, Inc., from 1991 to 1997, Executive Vice President
from 1994 to 1997 and Vice President from 1991 to 1994. From 1987
to 1991, Mr. Smith was a management and financial consultant with
Olympus Telecommunications, Inc., and Olympus Partners, Inc.,
companies that he founded. Mr. Smith has also held positions with
NationsBank of Florida, N.A. and Chase Bank of Florida. Mr. Smith
received his BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a short introduction to Z-TelTechnologies?
Mr. Smith: Z-Tel is a competitive local exchange carrier. We
provide services in 46 states, primarily to