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Pros to Know Award – Sean Trinh
2025
Sean was named a Pro to Know in the Leaders in Excellence category by Supply & Demand Chain Executive in honor of his financial expertise and innovative leadership.
Rankings
#3 ESNA Top Independent Distributor 2024
Smith has consistently been named a leader among independent distributors.
#11 Supply Chain Connect Top Distributor 2024
Smith has been the highest-ranking independent distributor nineteen times since 2001.
#1 Houston Business Journal Largest Family-Owned Businesses 2023
Under the ownership of brothers Bob and Lee Ackerley, Smith has been named the largest family-owned business in the Houston area three years in a row.
#5 Houston Chronicle Best Private Companies 2022
As one of the largest private companies in Houston, Smith’s innovative vision has helped drive our success.
#8 ESM China Top International Electronic Distributor 2022
With locations in more than 20 cities around the world, Smith has earned international recognition in the industry.
#154 Inc. 5000 Series: Texas 2020
Smith was ranked as one of the most successful independent small businesses in Texas on the publication’s inaugural list.
#2267 Inc. 5000 2023
Smith was named one of the fastest-growing private companies based on percent growth from 2019 to 2022.
#7 Houston Business Journal Fast 50 2023
Our global revenue increased more than 200 percent from 2020 to 2022, making Smith one of Houston’s fastest-growing companies.
Industry Awards and Recognition
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EE Awards Asia Featured International Branded Distributor
2024
For the third consecutive year, Smith’s innovation and high customer satisfaction have been recognized.
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Outstanding Performance Component Distributor
2024
Smith was named the AspenCore Outstanding Performance Component Distributor: Automotive Electronics at IIC Shenzhen.
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Women in Supply Chain Award – Thuy Tran
2024
Thuy was named a Workforce Innovator by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, which recognizes her unwavering work ethic and exemplary leadership.
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Pros to Know Award – Jennifer Kabbara
2024
Supply & Demand Chain Executive named Jennifer Kabbara a Pro to Know in recognition of her commitment to innovation and workforce development.
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Pros to Know Award – Art Figueroa
2024
Art Figueroa was recognized as a Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pro to Know in honor of his proactive and people-focused leadership.
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AspenCore Outstanding International Branded Distributor
2023
Smith was recognized for our contributions in support of the development and advancement of the semiconductor industry.
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Women in Supply Chain Award – Terry Fu
2023
Terry Fu was named a recipient of the Women in Supply Chain award based on her proven track record of excellence and continuous improvement in the industry.
09
Women in Supply Chain Award – Minji Hong
2023
Minji Hong, President, APAC, received the Women in Supply Chain award in recognition of the positive example she’s set for women across the supply chain network.
10
Inc. Best in Business
2022
Smith was recognized on Inc.’s Best in Business list under the business services category for going above and beyond to serve our customers.
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Pros to Know Award – Marc Barnhill
2022
Marc Barnhill was named a Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive in honor of his exemplary and steadfast leadership.
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AspenCore Outstanding Supply Chain Services Provider
2021
Smith was named Outstanding Supply Chain Services Provider in honor of our growth and commitment to excellence in customer service.
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Women in Supply Chain Award – Jennifer Kabbara
2021
Jennifer Kabbara was presented with the Women in Supply Chain award in honor of her steadfast leadership and insightful mentorship within the semiconductor industry.
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Women in Supply Chain Award – Megan Pedigo
2021
Megan Pedigo, Director of Purchasing – Service/Peripherals, received the Women in Supply Chain award in recognition of her innovative approach to addressing complex supply chain challenges.
Corporate Social Responsibility Recognition
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Comparably Best Company Outlook
2025
Smith received an A+ rating and ranked #59 on Comparably’s list for large businesses, putting us in the top five percent of nearly 1,500 similarly sized companies.
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Comparably Best Companies for Diversity
2025
Based exclusively on anonymous feedback from Smith’s employees of color, we ranked #62 on Comparably’s list of Best Companies for Diversity in the large business category.
03
Comparably Best Companies for Women
2025
Smith was named a top workplace for women based exclusively on our female employees’ anonymous feedback, ranking #94 among large businesses.
04
JobMarket Asia Pacific Outstanding Employer Award
2024
Our strong presence across the APAC region is built upon dynamic recruitment and retention efforts.
05
JobMarket Employer of Choice Award
2024
Recognized for our innovative approach to employee recruitment, engagement, and retention, Smith promotes a positive work culture across our organization.
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JobMarket Corporate Training Award
2024
Our in-house learning and development program helps our employees to gain new skills and build long, successful careers at Smith.
07
JobMarket Employee Engagement Award
2024
Smith was named JobMarket’s Employee Engagement Award recipient based on our effective communication, employee satisfaction, and strong sense of community.
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Comparably Best CEOs – Marc Barnhill
2024
In his first full year as Chief Executive Officer, Marc Barnhill ranked #62 on Comparably’s list of best CEOs for large companies based on anonymous employee feedback.
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Comparably Best Company Compensation
2024
Based on employees’ anonymous overall satisfaction with their compensation package, Smith ranked #56 among large businesses.
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Comparably Best Company Culture
2024
Ranking number #59 among large businesses, Smith employees anonymously shared their feedback on compensation, career growth, leadership, and work environment.
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HBMA Lantern Award
2024
Houston Business Marketing Alliance recognized our 40th anniversary celebration with an Award of Excellence in the Special Themed Event category.
12
Great Place to Work® Korea Certification™
2024
This certification recognizes Smith’s exceptional company culture and high employee-satisfaction ratings.
13
Comparably Happiest Employees
2024
Our employees are among the happiest overall, ranking #87 in Comparably’s large-business category.
14
Comparably Best Company Perks & Benefits
2024
Smith’s employees anonymously rated our perks and benefits, earning us the #53 spot on Comparably’s list for large companies.
15
Comparably Best Company Work-Life Balance
2024
Ranking #73 among large businesses, Smith promotes a healthy work-life balance for our employees worldwide.
16
HR Asia Hong Kong Best Companies to Work for in Asia
2024
For the third consecutive year, Smith was recognized for our broad employee-engagement efforts and rich company culture.
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Houston Business Journal Best Family-Owned Business
2024
This award recognizes Smith’s distinguished business success and celebrates the integral part family-owned businesses play in our local economies.
18
JobMarket Leadership Development Award
2023
Our proactive approach to leadership development has helped us build an effective and robust leadership team with an average tenure exceeding 20 years.
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Comparably Best Companies for Career Growth
2023
Based exclusively on anonymous employee ratings of professional-development opportunities, Smith ranked #58 among large companies.
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Comparably Best Leadership Team
2023
Ranking #59 among large businesses, Smith’s senior leadership has grown alongside the company, with an average tenure of more than 20 years.
21
Comparably Best CEOs for Diversity
2023
Smith’s co-founders, Bob and Lee Ackerley, were recognized by Comparably for the second year in a row for their favorable standing among employees of color, ranking #62 among large businesses.
22
Comparably Best Sales Team
2023
Based exclusively on anonymous, public feedback from our sales team members, Smith ranked #13 across large businesses and received an A+ rating in seventeen different categories.
23
Houston Business Journal Best Places to Work
2021
Based exclusively on employee response, Smith was recognized as one of the best places to work in the greater Houston area, ranking #12 in the large business category.
24
Houston Business Journal Outstanding Diversity Helping Hand
2021
Our longtime CSR partner, The HUB, nominated Smith in recognition of our dedication to the promotion and advancement of diversity and inclusion in our business operations and the community at large.
25
Houston Business Journal Healthiest Employer
2019
Smith ranked #8 in the small and medium employers category, confirming our commitment to the health and wellness of our employees.
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Chief Learning Officer Learning Elite Bronze Award
2019
Our internal learning and development program was recognized for its ability to efficiently deploy business strategies that produce significant results.
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