Ken Smith

As chief financial officer at TSP, Ken Smith leads the accounting, finance, talent management, and IT/procurement teams at TSP, ensuring the seamless integration of these vital functions. He helps leadership understand the story behind the numbers. Prior to TSP, Ken worked as interim CFO/controller for several companies, handling software implementations and business modeling. He served as the director of accounting at MetroPCS Communications, senior manager at Accretive Solutions, and senior analyst at both Blockbuster and Autotester. Professionally, Ken is known for his business modeling skills and Excel wizardry, especially around the TSP office. Coworkers and clients also appreciate that Ken is very open-minded and never afraid to consider a business option.

Ken has a knack for making companies better by seeing the bigger picture and leading full-circle initiatives to completion. For example, he was instrumental in the implementation of Oracle at MetroPCS, where he led the implementation of several modules, significantly streamlining the month-end close. Ken earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from East Central State University in Oklahoma, where he was also an active member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Growing up in the small town of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, Ken was drawn to Texas due to job opportunities. Ken later earned a Master of Business Administration from Dallas Baptist University, and in Dallas, he developed his love of the big city.

In his free time, Ken enjoys watching college football (especially OU), spending time with his dogs, running, hiking, and almost any outdoor sport. Ken has some impressive long-distance running accomplishments under his belt, having completed numerous marathons and ultramarathons, as well as participating in several multi-day relay races. Ken’s love for his dogs spurred his involvement with Paws in the City and Operation Kindness. In his free time, Ken also enjoys a good read and a well-crafted cup of coffee.

Starbucks order: Grande Soy Iced Latte

Favorite restaurant: Abacus

Dream travel destination: Seychelles

Ken’s hero: Grandfather

The most unusual thing in Ken’s office: 10” Rick from The Walking Dead (he’s a Walking Dead fanatic)