Tagged: Keith Smith Co.

Jim Smith, Susan Watkins Named Poultry Industry Leader of the Year

The Poultry Federation based in Little Rock presented the 2016 Industry Leader of the Year Awards to Jim Smith, president of the Keith Smith Company of Hot Springs, and Susan Watkins, professor of poultry science and poultry extension specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, at the 57th Annual Poultry Festival held June 17-18 in Rogers. read more >

Garland County Exports Top $61M

Even though export sales for the Hot Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area dropped about $26.5 million dollars from 2012 to 2013, Jim Fram, president and CEO of The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, says the data still bodes well for the county. read more >

CFO of the Year Finalists (Small Private Company): Ron Faubion

CFO of the Year Finalists (Small Private Company): Ron Faubion

CFO of the Year

Ron Faubion’s moves at Keith Smith Co. are paying off. After Faubion oversaw the installation of a new accounting system, a new phone system and operational tracking system, the company enjoyed revenue of $41 million in 2009 and is on pace to have $76 million in revenue this year. read more >