Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> September 13, 2004
T. KENT SMITH is the President and Chief Executive Officer of TeamStaff,
Inc., a public micro-cap focused the healthcare staffing industry. Mr.
Smith joined TeamStaff in June, 2003, designated to turn around what was
then a business services outsourcing conglomerate. Prior to joining
TeamStaff, Inc., Mr. Smith was the President of The HoneyBaked Ham
Company and CEO of the Heavenly Ham Company from 1998 to 2003. During
his tenure he reinvigorated a dormant brand and stagnant company to
eventually double in size, and return the company to profitability. Mr.
Smith's previous staffing experience included 11 years at Norrell
Corporation, a $1.4 billion commercial staffing firm now merged with
Interim to form Spherion. He was a member of the senior executive team
that grew the company from $300 million to $1.4 billion, including
taking it public in 1994. He held a variety of roles, including Director
of Finance, Franchise Division; Vice President of Finance and Strategic
Planning; Vice President of Service Operations; CIO; and Senior Vice
President of Service Operations for the 350 branches and 450 client
sites. Mr. Smith earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt
University and his MBA from The University of Virginia. Mr. Smith is
currently on the Board of The University of Virginia Nursing School, and
is current President of the Druid Hills Golf Club. He is also the Past
Chairman of the 2001 US Amateur golf tournament, and Council of CFOs,
Conference Board, New York. Profile
Mr. Smith: TeamStaff is a travel allied medical staffing company. If you
start at the highest level of business services, work your way
