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Earnnest Appoints Russell Smith as Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEOct 06, 2026

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

EARNNEST, LLC

Russell Smith
GreerInformation Technology

Description

Russell Smith has been named chief executive officer of Earnnest, succeeding Rick Altizer. The leadership transition is aimed at supporting the company’s next growth phase as it expands its digital payment offerings in real estate.

Company Information

Company

EARNNEST, LLC

Location

206 Riverside Court

Greer, South Carolina, United States

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Earnnest makes earnest money transfers simple and secure. We are a technology company created by real estate agents, real estate attorneys, and tech veterans. The Earnnest platform eliminates the hassle of paper checks and the perils of wire transfers while offering real-time insights and records.

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