Meet Our Founder

JOHN SMYTH

John is the driving force behind our company and the number one reason why prospective clients should consider Employee Benefit Specialists, Inc. to assist with their benefit packages.

Over 35 years insurance experience
Moderator for continuing education classes
Member of the Knoxville Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Past president Morristown Association of Life Underwriters (93’-94’)
Featured speaker and author
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Member 27 years
National Quality Award (NQA) 32 years
National Sales Achievement Award (NSAA) 31 years
Leading Producer Round Table (LPRT) 28 years
Recipient of National Who’s Who of Executive Professionals 1997
Life and Health Insurance Sales Magazine’s All-Star Honor Roll 1997
NAHU “American Enterprise Award”
#1 agent and agency in production with Life Insurance Company of Alabama for the State of Tennessee for the last 28 years
#2 agent in production with Life Insurance Company of Alabama for the last 24 years
National Sales Achievement Award (NSAA) 31 years
Member State of Franklin Track Club
Officer of the Morristown Running, Hiking and Biking Club
John, an avid runner, has ran a race in 50 states and is currently working towards his goal of running a race in every county in Tennessee.
John ran 50 miles when he turned 50 to celebrate and raise money for charity