HRS, Inc. was incorporated in 1984 by David P. Smith. He has become a trusted advisor and confidant to boards and executives of public-private partnerships, search committees, and CEOs throughout North America. Dave is a recognized thought leader in the field of transformational leadership and co-authored two ground-breaking executive behavioral leadership studies for the economic development profession. His thirty-year career spans executive search engagements for Fortune 50 companies, national non-profits, and a diverse array of public-private partnerships focused on sustainable community and economic development.
