Meet Our Founder

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