Laura joined Horrell Company in 2007. She previously worked as an insurance agent for State Farm and owned an Allstate insurance agency. A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Organizational Psychology and a Master of Business Administration. She has served on the board of Rocket Town and was the Chairman for the Young Executives Social Committee. She received her Affiliate Tennessee Real Estate License in 2008, Tennessee Brokers License in 2015, and has completed the Young Leaders Council program.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Elliott Smith joined Horrell Company in 2023 and serves as President. He brings with him significant business and legal expertise, with substantial real estate, development, M&A, joint venture and finance experience across a variety of industries and markets. Prior to joining Horrell Company, he served as in-house counsel for Acadia Healthcare, a multi-billion-dollar public company based in Franklin, Tennessee, providing legal guidance, support and oversight as it executed on strategic goals across its national footprint. Smith was also an attorney with Waller Lansden Dortch and Davis, LLP (now part of global law firm Holland & Knight), where he advised both public and private companies on M&A, joint venture, real estate, capital markets, and other strategic business transactions. He has a background in accounting and gained considerable experience as a forensic auditor at Coleman World Group, a premier provider of global relocation services. EDUCATION • J.D. - Faulkner Law, First in class • M.B.A. - Troy University, Honors • B.A. - Troy University, Honors COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AWARDS & RECOGNITION • Sue Peters Foundation, a supporting organization for the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, Board Member • Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch • Marquis Who's Who • The Order of Barristers, Member • American College of Trial Lawyers’ Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, Recipient