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Colby Smith

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Chief of Operations at Ziosk
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

As Chief of Operations at Ziosk, Colby Smith leads operational strategy for SaaS solutions in the hospitality industry. He holds an MBA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and certifications in AI leadership. Colleagues describe him as a dynamic, driven, and ethical business partner who excels at bringing out the best in his team.

He demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous professional development, evidenced by his recent completion of an MIT course on AI and digital transformation. His interests include staying abreast of the latest business strategies through publications like the Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal.

Unique fact: He is a three-time recipient of the "Managing Partner of the Year" award for delivering superior financial and operational results.

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Current Role
Chief of Operations
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
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Priorities

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AI Leadership
Focuses on AI policy, governance, and regulation. He recently completed AI leadership courses from MIT and Microsoft, and attended a Microsoft Azure AI Summit.
Hospitality Innovation
Dedicated to redefining the hospitality industry by aligning innovative SaaS technology with guest experiences to drive ROI for partners.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Chief of Operations
Ziosk
1-2025 - 12-2025
SVP, Operations
Ziosk
1-2024 - 1-2025
Vice President Operations
Ziosk
9-2023 - 1-2024
Vice President of Operations
Pacific Catch
3-2020 - 8-2023
Director Of Operations
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
In the press

Media appearances

Ziosk Opens State-of-the-Art Service Center in Greater Dallas. Featured in Business Wire
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Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bellevue University
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