Erek Smith

Erek Smith is currently serving as the Claims Operations Manager at Garner Health, a position held since June 2023. Previously, Erek worked at Citizen from September 2019 to June 2023 in various roles, including Senior Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Communications Analyst, and Communications Analyst, focusing on team leadership, performance management, process improvement, and user safety. Prior experience includes roles as Office Administrator/Studio Tech at The Sweatshop Rehearsal Studio and Office Supervisor at The Peaceful Pack, where logistics and customer service were key responsibilities. Erek also held multiple positions at Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Anniston Area, culminating in the role of Interim General Manager while overseeing all operational departments. Erek holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Jacksonville State University, earned between 2010 and 2020.