Full Name
Larry Kidd
Job Title
CEO
Company (Please input the full name of your organization)
:hire
Speaker Bio
As the Founder and CEO of :hire, Larry Kidd believes that remarkable results are achieved from taking creative measures. This cornerstone belief has been the very foundation of his business models and the main guiding principle throughout Larry’s career. In the spirit of doing things differently, Larry pairs innovative technologies along with customizable services to achieve the strongest results for his clients and employees.
Having owned and successfully operated businesses spanning many industries, Larry is well positioned to understand the staffing challenges that clients face and the importance of delivering timely solutions. Larry firmly believes in finding and retaining the right people for the right positions. With precision leadership, Larry and his management team have grown :hire from a start-up into one of the most well-recognized and premiere staffing firms in the Midwest.
:hire, formerly Reliable Staffing Services, has proudly graced the 2019 and 2020 Inc. 5,000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies in America. The company has also earned the distinction of being listed among the industry’s leaders by the Staffing Industry Analyst twice. Through being on the forefront of industry trends, focusing on creating an exceptional client experience and continuing to build and expand his top performing internal team, Larry vows to be a staffing partner that stands the test of time.
Larry’s commitment to excellence extends beyond business. He serves on the board of US Chamber, US Chamber Small Business Council, One Ohio Recovery Foundation, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, a regional economic development organization and a regional health care system. He has held leadership roles with all these organizations, playing an active role in shaping policies that encourage growth and community development. Larry is deeply engaged at the local, state, and national level, driven by a desire to make a positive impact.
At the center of Larry’s life is his family. Married to Dr. Cindy Kidd, DVM for more than thirty years, Larry and Cindy are the proud parents of three grown children. Although their children’s paths have led each of them to reside in different states, the Kidd family remains close and gathers frequently. As avid travelers, Larry and his family enjoy the adventure of experiencing new places together.
Working and living in the same community where he was raised, Larry is committed to making a positive impact. He actively participates with many organizations and causes on the local, state and national levels that encourage economic growth and development with a focus on helping small businesses.
Having owned and successfully operated businesses spanning many industries, Larry is well positioned to understand the staffing challenges that clients face and the importance of delivering timely solutions. Larry firmly believes in finding and retaining the right people for the right positions. With precision leadership, Larry and his management team have grown :hire from a start-up into one of the most well-recognized and premiere staffing firms in the Midwest.
:hire, formerly Reliable Staffing Services, has proudly graced the 2019 and 2020 Inc. 5,000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies in America. The company has also earned the distinction of being listed among the industry’s leaders by the Staffing Industry Analyst twice. Through being on the forefront of industry trends, focusing on creating an exceptional client experience and continuing to build and expand his top performing internal team, Larry vows to be a staffing partner that stands the test of time.
Larry’s commitment to excellence extends beyond business. He serves on the board of US Chamber, US Chamber Small Business Council, One Ohio Recovery Foundation, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, a regional economic development organization and a regional health care system. He has held leadership roles with all these organizations, playing an active role in shaping policies that encourage growth and community development. Larry is deeply engaged at the local, state, and national level, driven by a desire to make a positive impact.
At the center of Larry’s life is his family. Married to Dr. Cindy Kidd, DVM for more than thirty years, Larry and Cindy are the proud parents of three grown children. Although their children’s paths have led each of them to reside in different states, the Kidd family remains close and gathers frequently. As avid travelers, Larry and his family enjoy the adventure of experiencing new places together.
Working and living in the same community where he was raised, Larry is committed to making a positive impact. He actively participates with many organizations and causes on the local, state and national levels that encourage economic growth and development with a focus on helping small businesses.
