Sharon Smith

Purchasing Team Leader

Sharon is a certified bookkeeper with a background in local municipal government ranging from public works, legal department and city clerks offices.  She was employed as the legal assistant to the Meridian City Prosecutor from 1998 to 2001 where she managed all misdemeanor prosecution and probation files for the City of Meridian.  In 2001 she transferred to the City Clerks office, where she worked as the Senior Deputy City Clerk until 2007. Her responsibilities included clerking City Council and Planning & Zoning commission meetings, assisting applicants and city departments with the land development processes in front of those bodies.  Her team also administered all city business licensing approved by City Council. She worked closely with City Finance Department on budget processes, related hearings and contract approvals.

In 2007 Sharon joined the team at HB as the Purchasing Coordinator for our Nampa facility, handling orders for weekly production requirements. Her responsibilities grew to include contract management and ingredient sourcing for all three plants. In 2011 as our purchasing team grew, she was promoted to Purchasing Team Leader.  Sharon enjoys working with the diverse, innovative team here at HB Specialty Foods.