Biographical Information
Sharon Hoffman Avent
651-437-4111
Sharon Hoffman Avent is the owner, President and CEO of Smead Manufacturing Company, Hastings, Minnesota. Avent joined the family-owned business in 1965 as an hourly employee, and was named president and CEO in 1998. Smead Manufacturing Company has been woman-run since 1955, and Avent, just as her mother before her, continues on with the company’s legacy of providing high quality organizational products. Founded in 1906 in Hastings, Minnesota and still headquartered there today, Smead grosses over $500 million annually and has 2,600 employees worldwide.
Articles by Sharon Hoffman Avent
Don’t Forget the Paper
01 Oct 2006
Despite early visionary cries of a pending “paperless office,” in reality, we’re still a long ways away. The truth is: much business knowledge
Improve Service Through Faster Access to Information
02 Jun 2006
The amount of information government agencies handle today is greater than ever. Information exists in many forms such as email, faxes, paper files and electronic records. The challenge is handling all these types of documents while trying to improve service to citizens and other government agencies. The Underlying Challenge Information—whether it’s a physical piece of paper, electronic file or a fax—is the underlying component in government processes. The key to improving process efficiencies and cost effectiveness is managing the information flow.
Automation + Best Business Practices = Minimized Risk
01 Sep 2005
A Departmental Approach to Recordkeeping Solutions
01 Sep 2004
Recordkeeping in Today's Regulatory Environment
01 Sep 2003