ATLANTA, April 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LogistiCare, the nation’s largest non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) broker, and The Providence Service Corporation, today announced the appointment of Suzanne G. Smith as chief accounting officer. The 20-year plus industry veteran will be responsible for SEC filings and financial reporting, investor relations, consolidations, overseeing the organization’s treasury, and managing long-term debt and equity-backed securities transactions.
Smith joins LogistiCare and Providence from Cumulus Media, one of the nation’s largest broadcasting companies with 433 owned-and-operated radio stations. As chief accounting officer, she was responsible for financial reporting, payroll, external audits and more.
“Following our consolidation with LogistiCare, and their subsequent acquisition of Circulation, our financial team had a need for an experienced finance professional with an established track record in high-growth industries,” said Kevin Dotts, chief financial officer of The Providence Service Corporation and LogistiCare. “Suzanne is a tremendous asset to our company and one who can step in immediately to manage our finance and accounting needs.”
Prior to joining Cumulus, Smith served as vice president and corporate controller at EmployBridge Holdings. In that position, she led the integration of two legacy staffing companies, development of external financial statements and much more. Smith has also served in additional leadership positions, including interim chief financial officer roles at Acuity CFO and senior vice president and corporate controller at Serta Simmons Bedding Company.
“LogistiCare’s solid financial position was instrumental in my decision to join the company,” said Smith. “I’m looking forward to working with an accomplished team of professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in the workplace and to giving back to those in need through the company’s commitment to philanthropy.”
Smith received a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University and an MBA with a concentration in finance from Georgia State University. She is a certified public accountant licensed in Georgia.
About LogistiCare l Circulation
LogistiCare, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Providence Service Corporation (Nasdaq:PRSC), is the nation's largest manager of non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) programs for state government agencies and managed care organizations. The Company's services include NEMT ride management, call center management, transportation provider network development and credentialing, and vendor administration. The Company is focused on providing access to convenient, cost-effective, safe and reliable transportation. Together with subsidiary Circulation, LogistiCare delivers tech-enabled solutions that provide enhanced functionality, stronger network performance, streamlined workflow processes, and higher overall system efficiency. For more information about LogistiCare and Circulation visit, www.logisticare.com and www.circulation.com.
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