Mark Stevenson

Mark Stevenson is the President & CEO of Smart HR, Inc., an outsourced HR and consulting firm serving businesses in Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.1 He founded the company in 2001 after identifying a need for impactful HR practices in small and mid-sized organizations.1

Background and Education

Mark holds an MBA in Marketing from Lehigh University and a BS in Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh.1 Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he moved to the Washington D.C. area (Alexandria, VA) in 1996 for a career opportunity.2

Professional Experience

Before founding Smart HR, Mark's career included roles such as:

• Vice President at Meridian One Corporation (1996-2001)
• Product Marketing Manager at AT&T (1991-1995)
• Program Manager at Unisys (1989-1990)1

Smart HR, Inc.

Under Mark's leadership, Smart HR has:

• Partnered with over 75 companies across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
• Focused on improving HR functions, enhancing company culture, and boosting productivity and retention
• Developed customized HR plans and comprehensive HR management services1

The company's approach is based on core values such as being caring, client-centered, collaborative, creative, and continually learning.

Philosophy and Vision

Mark believes in the power of entrepreneurship and sees it as embodying ideals like commitment, hard work, creativity, and self-reliance.2 He aims for moderate, sustainable growth for Smart HR, focusing on maintaining excellent service levels while growing at a rate of 25-30% annually.2

Mark Stevenson's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username mark-stevenson-smarthr.1