Our Core Values

O.W.L.I.E.

  • Ownership

    We are accountable in all directions to all parties. We don’t let each other down. We claim mistakes without ego, learn from them, and grow from them

  • Wise

    We are knowledgeable and inquisitive, providing sage counsel and guidance. We ask questions, naturally inquisitive, and curious. No assumptions.

  • Leadership

    We coach and provide guidance to help others grow. Their success is our success. We follow Kaizen, “continuous improvement” to sharpen our axe.

  • Intentional

    We are purposeful and organized when approaching all things. Success is not an accident and results from a well-crafted plan

  • Execution

    We produce, we change, we grow. Don’t tell me; Show me. “Vision without execution is hallucination” (Thomas Edison)

 

Chris Smith, Principal

With nearly 25 years of industry specific, domain expertise, Chris has held positions at technology integration firms (Advanced Audio + Cloud9 Smart) as a Technician, Programmer, Salesperson, VP Bus Dev, COO, and CEO; as well as manufacturers (Bowers & Wilkins + McIntosh Labs) as a Regional Sales Manager (RSM), Regional Sales Director, and VP of Sales.

Core competencies include: B2B (10yrs), B2C (10yrs), growing/managing teams (+30), growing/managing revenues ($40M), marketing, branding, and business development.

Chris is a Board Member of the non-profit NADAP, which annually assists 35,000 New Yorkers with health care, employment, housing, and treatment for substance abuse.

Born and raised in Southern California, Chris grew up in Hermosa Beach and Santa Barbara. After spending a decade in Boston, and seven years in New York City, Chris now lives in the Hamptons with his wife, Catharine.

Chris and his fiancé moved in together on Valentine’s Day (Feb 14, 2020). Within six weeks COVID hit New York and it was time to escape. On March 28th they loaded the car, dog in the backseat, and drove 2,000 miles in two days to Aspen.

After working remotely for two months, they rented a 20-foot camper van and embarked on a 28-day, 6,500-mile road trip that went through the Rockies, up the Pacific Coast, over to Montana, and finally, the Dakotas. After a week of non-van-life-recovery in Aspen they returned to New York City. That journey, truly working remotely, and that freedom are the sparks that began TheCoTeam.

Success Stories

  • “I’ve had the privilege of working with TheCoTeam on numerous hiring projects ranging from technicians to management.

    Chris possesses a remarkable talent for discerning a candidate’s true potential and identifying a proper fit.

    He consistently delivers insightful and exceptionally accurate feedback in a timely manner, equipping us with the necessary tools to make informed hiring decisions. This has been invaluable in our recruitment process.”

    Ryan Coombs, Operations Director
    SAV Digital Environments

  • “Chris at TheCoTeam is a fantastic judge of character and excels at asking insightful questions and providing meaningful feedback.

    He is a strong professional with a trusted and respected point of view.

    Chris is easy to work with and I would recommend him and his services without hesitation.”

    Nathan Hesson,
    Director of Technical Development
    Audio Images

  • “One of TheCoTeam’s most valuable offerings is hiring talent.

    Chris took care of creating the job listing, filtering prospects, and conducting pre-interviews. At the same time, sharing his professional opinions and explaining his process and thinking along the way.

    Chris is a consummate professional, highly experienced in our industry, meticulous, dependable, honest, caring, and helpful. Highly recommended.”

    Adam Wexler, CEO
    Resolution AV

  • “Chris Smith and TheCoTeam have been a game changer for us since engaging with them.

    Not only have they placed a wonderful new team member, but they have saved us time and money by streamlining the way we market new positions, and process new applicants.

    I often refer to them as our hiring manager because they fill a much-needed position in our organization. I could not be more pleased with their service and am thankful to have them as part of the team.”

    Matt Grant, CEO
    Eyehear