Smith Appoints Parker Deardorff As Vice President of Data Center Services

Feb 17, 2025•6 months ago

Position

Vice President

Company

Smith & Associates

Parker Deardorff

HoustonManufacturing

Description

Smith announces the appointment of Parker Deardorff to the position of Vice President of Data Center Services. In this role, Parker will lead the company's data center service programs and oversee business initiatives focused on sustainability and circular-economy principles.

Company Information

Company

Smith & Associates

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

About

Founded in 1984, Smith is a leading independent distributor of electronic components. Smith's Intelligent Distribution™ model offers a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions to source, manage, test, and ship billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. The company is backed by more than 25 certifications and accreditations and has developed and implemented sustainable practices that exceed industry and regulatory requirements. Building on its decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence, Smith generated more than USD $2.6 billion in global revenue in 2024 and ranks eleventh among all global distributors.

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