Smith Names Denise Halaska Chief People Officer

Houston, TX (Sept. 11, 2024) – Smith, a leading independent distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces the appointment of Denise Halaska to the position of Chief People Officer. In this role, Denise will lead the company’s Human Resources and Recruiting departments and all employee engagement and retention initiatives worldwide. 

“Our people are our greatest asset, and we have a long history of investing in our employees’ growth and development to support our long-term success as a company,” said Marc Barnhill, Chief Executive Officer at Smith. “I look forward to working with Denise to optimize our organizational structure and build upon the unique and dynamic culture we’ve created at Smith.” 

Before joining Smith, Denise served in various human-resources leadership roles at global technology and industrial companies around Houston. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University and MBA from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She also holds SPHR and SHRM-SCP HR certifications. Her emphasis on building and developing strong, positive relationships with team members at all levels will help her to identify organizational needs and implement effective solutions to promote employee satisfaction and growth. 

“I recognized Smith’s vibrant and entrepreneurial culture from my very first interaction with its employees,” said Denise. “I am excited to be a member of the team and connect with all individuals across the organization. Together, we can work to enhance the employee experience and create a roadmap to an even brighter future.”  

About Smith

Founded in 1984, Smith is celebrating 40 years of Intelligent Distribution™. As a leading independent distributor of electronic components, Smith sources, manages, tests, and ships billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. Offering a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions, Smith identifies and delivers customized service programs to support its customers’ success. The company’s expertise is backed by decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence. Smith has generated more than USD $12.9 billion in global revenue since 2019 and ranks eleventh among all global distributors. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more. 

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For more information, contact:
Sara Tubbs
Smith, Public Relations Manager
+1 713.430.2169