Founder and CEO

Dr. Brad Smart

Brad, frequently referred to as the world's foremost expert on hiring, has conducted over 6,500 executive interviews. He has authored seven hiring books, including "Topgrading, 3rd Edition" (the complete book) and "Foolproof Hiring" (the lite version). Semi-retired, Brad is proudly passing the baton to President Chris Mursau. Brad has been married to his wife Mary since 1969, has 11 grandchildren, and competes in Masters Springboard Diving. He completed his doctorate in Management Psychology at Purdue University and has been in private practice since the 1970s.