Saranne Smith

Saranne Smith currently serves as the Lead Vendor Analyst at Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company, a position held since June 2023. Prior to this role, Saranne was the Director of the Office of Procurement & Contracts at the State of Mississippi Department of Finance & Administration from May 2020 to June 2023. Between 2010 and 2020, Saranne worked as a Staff Officer III at the State of Mississippi Division of Medicaid. Additional experience includes serving as a Paralegal at the Mississippi Attorney General's Office (2008-2010), as well as Paralegal positions with Lee W. Rikard, Attorney-At-Law (2006-2007) and Burr & Forman LLP (2005-2006). Saranne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies from Mississippi College and has further education from the University of Mississippi.