Sylvester Smith

Little Rock, ARK—November 3, 2011–Legacy Consulting announced today that Sylvester Smith has joined the company as a lead consultant. Legacy is an Arkansas-based consulting company specializing in government relations, community and organizational development and business improvement strategies.

Smith has built a strong reputation in Arkansas earning the confidence and respect of state leaders on both sides of the political spectrum. He received his first gubernatorial appointment at the age of 19 from then Governor Jim Guy Tucker and has served or worked with Republican Governor Mike Huckabee and Democrat Mike Beebe, who appointed him to the Arkansas Real Estate Commission on which he presently serves.

He became the youngest member of Governor Huckabee’s senior staff when he was appointed as a policy advisor at the age of 24. Sylvester worked in various capacities in the Huckabee Administration including; serving on the Arkansas Transitional Employment board, which managed the state’s welfare to work program; and as the Governor’s alternate on the Delta Regional Authority Board of Directors, which oversees the multi-million dollar federal delta development initiative.

As a lead consultant at Legacy Consulting, Smith will handle major client projects, including local business clients, government relation clients and large national organizations such as, the National Federation of Independent Business-for which he serves as the state director.

He is a graduate of Philander Smith College, a Certified Public Manager (CPM), earned his MBA at Harding University and has been named one of the 40 under 40 business leaders by Arkansas Business.

Legacy Consulting’s Principal Chad Gallagher stated, “I’ve known Sylvester for years and worked with him in the Governor’s office. I am very pleased to see him join Legacy Consulting. Instantly, he brings tremendous value to our clients and ensures success in our efforts to grow the company and effectively serve those who trust us as part of their team. This is an exciting time for us!”

More about Smith and Legacy Consulting can be learned on the company’s website:www.legacyincorporated.com

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Contact: chad.gallagher@legacyincorporated.com 501.246.8842