Q&A: Stephen Johnston, Chief Executive Officer, SmartSynch 
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Johnston leads SmartSynch onto national stage
Stephen Johnston has quickly established himself as one of the top young CEOs in Mississippi. Since taking the helm at SmartSynch, the company has signed milestone contracts and forged relationships with some of the largest U.S. corporations. The MBJ recently ran down the busy executive and asked him about his ...
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