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Rick Smith

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CEO/Owner at CMS Relocation & Logistics
📍 Kent, Washington, United States

Rick Smith is the CEO of the CMS companies, which he acquired in 1987 and grew from under 15 employees to over 300 across five locations. A graduate of the UW Foster School of Business, he is seen as a self-made man and a true leader, recently joining the Board of Directors for the American Trucking Associations Moving and Storage Conference.

Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, Rick has deep roots in the region. His professional life has been dedicated to building his company within the area and expanding its reach to California and Arizona, reflecting a long-standing commitment to the communities where his businesses operate.

He successfully expanded his company through a key merger with Sullivan Moving & Storage, a pivotal move in its growth.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
CEO/Owner
Location
Kent, Washington, United States
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Logistics Industry Leadership
Serves on the Board of Directors for the Moving and Storage Conference and is a past board member and Treasurer for UniGroup, a major industry holding company.
Strategic Business Growth
Expanded his company from a single small operation to a multi-state enterprise with 300 employees through organic growth and strategic mergers.
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Career

Work history

6-1987
CEO/Owner
CMS Relocation & Logistics
Agent Owner
United Van Lines
4-2015 - 9-2020
Past Treasurer
UniGroup, Inc
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Education
1973 - 1978
Business
UW Foster School of Business
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