It Takes a Team

Our staff's collective professionalism and extensive industry experience is a major reason why hospitals and clinics across the nation turn to Horton Smith & Associates when they wish to bring well-trained physicians, those of good character and exemplary medical and surgical skills, to their communities. We would like to introduce you to our team:

Fredrick Titze Horton - Fred has 20 years experience in key executive roles, with quality physician groups and with integrated delivery systems. In his role as President/CEO of three large groups, he learned how efficient and successful physician recruitment positively impacts an organization. He brings this insight to Horton Smith & Associates. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or View Fred's Profile.

Robert "Bob" Bregant, Jr., FACHE - Before joining Horton Smith & Associates, Bob served 12 years as a hospital CEO. Part of his responsibility was to recruit both primary care physicians and specialists to the community. That experience, combined with a thorough grasp of key healthcare trends, contributes to him successfully recruiting a broad range of specialties.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or View Bob's Profile.

BN Parsa, DO - Dr. Parsa brings breadth of experience and strong interpersonal skills, business acumen, and honed clinic insight as he works with our clients and candidates.  He strives to ensure congruency between candidate and hiring organization so that each and every placement has the absolute best chance of success. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or View Dr. Parsa's Profile.

James “Jim” White - Jim has 20 years of experience in various facets of business operations, strategic planning and business development.  Before joining Horton, Smith & Associates, Jim worked with a major national pharmacy benefit manager and a national insurance carrier.  He has lead successful sales, project management, operations and marketing teams.   Jim brings a wealth of expertise in Process Improvement to our firm, which enables our firm to be successful in meeting and exceeding our Clients’ expectations. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or View Jim's Profile.

Larry Spencer - Larry brings over 20 years experience to Horton, Smith and Associates as Director of IT and Business Development. Larry is a technology and business leader with a strong record of success in creating robust infrastructures and strategic vendor partnerships.  Larry has led the development and deployment of company and e-commerce websites while providing strategic direction to senior management members on technology.  Larry also established and facilitates a local job club, geared to empower its membership. Email Larry  or  View Larry's Profile

Toni Whitworth - Toni’s entrepreneurial, operational, and project management experience allows her to focus individual attention on each of our candidates and their needs while envisioning and accomplishing big picture goals. Prior to joining Horton, Smith & Associates, Toni led the creation and ongoing operations of several successful companies. Toni's client service focus, leadership skills, and communication expertise enable our firm to successfully meet and exceed our candidate and client expectations. Email Toni  or View Toni's Profile

John Sievers - John has 20 years of experience in various facets of healthcare operations, strategic planning and business development.  Before joining Horton Smith & Associates, John worked as an executive with a major Midwestern integrated health system and a national ambulatory surgery center management company.  He has lead successful hospital sales and marketing teams, physician recruitment efforts and clinical outreach divisions.  John has his MPH and MPA from the University of Missouri and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.  Email John or View John's Profile. 

Rhonda K. Woodfork - Rhonda has several years of experience in sales, marketing and recruiting. Her experience in these areas has helped her to develop skills in various marketing strategies. She has a talent for building great rapport with current and prospective clients and candidates. She has developed strong skills conducting candidate searches in various settings and for varying types of organizations. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or View Rhonda's Profile.

Joni A. Hammer-  Joni came to Horton, Smith & Associates with a strong background in the staffing industry, primarily healthcare staffing/recruiting.  She is experienced in sales and marketing, and received a bachelor’s degree in Journalism: Strategic Communications from the University of Kansas.  Joni is exceptionally adept at seeing new projects from conception to completion.  She excels at maintaining a high level of client satisfaction.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or View Joni's Profile.

Linda Ringgenberg - Linda has over 12 years experience in finance and administration in the industries of banking, e-commerce, and telecommunications.  Linda brings a diverse background.  During her transition from working for a Fortune500 company to her own entrepreneurial ventures, she helped start a successful internet marketing company.  Once that company was sold, she successfully co-founded a VOIP Telecommunications company.  This collection of corporate, small business and entrepreneurial experience make her a great addition to the Horton Smith team.  She prides herself in providing exceptional service to the firm’s clients. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or View Linda's Profile.