The CPI Group

Specialties

A nationally recognized, award winning HR Solutions and Staffing firm since 1983. Headquartered in Columbus, MS., The CPI Group specializes in staffing solutions, human resources management, and staff development training. When it comes to maximizing your profitability, no skill is more important than your ability to find, develop, motivate and retain the right people. That’s why The CPI Group is the only source you need. We’re experts in HR and staffing strategy. We can help you plan for, and get the greatest value from, your workforce. CPI makes hiring easier, providing critical HR guidance and creative talent management strategies that reduce cost and enhance productivity. Over 30 years of experience. Unparalleled HR expertise. Proven results.

History

Established in 1983.

Mark A. Smith joined the firm in 1994 and in 1997 was named Company President. Since that appointment, the company has grown by over 2500% and at its peak employed over 1600 contract workers.

From 2005 until 2009, CPI facilitated over 90% of a $ 34 Million National Emergency Grant for post Hurricane Katrina Recovery.

Among other prior awards and recognitions, more notably, in 2007, CPI received national recognition in ranking 242^nd out of over 100,000 companies in the Inc. Magazine Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. In the 2^nd Quarter of 2009, The CPI Group introduced its new brand, Strategic Workforce Partners, launching an aggressive new initiative to enhance and further promote its unique and broad Human Resources Solutions service capabilities. The CPI Group is also the recipients of «The Best In The Golden Triangle» Award for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Meet the Business Owner

Mark S.

Business Owner

Mark became President of The CPI Group, Inc. in 1997 and in 1999 became the company’s sole shareholder. Mark provides daily oversight of all operations for the company and a vision for strategic business development.

Personal awards/​recognitions:

*Mississippi Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 recipient

*The Commercial Dispatch Golden Triangle Region Who’s Who

*Mississippi Business and Technology Expo Small Business CEO of the Year

*Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce

*Member of 2005 Mississippi Economic Council’s Leadership Mississippi class

*Honorary Squadron Commander: 14^th Ops Group, Columbus AFB

*Honorary Squadron Commander: 49^th Fighter Training Squadron, Columbus AFB

Mark also served in the United States Marine Corps both stateside and abroad; injured in the line of duty, he is a disabled veteran and a member of the Disabled American Veterans.