Houston, TX – February 27, 2026  – Smith and Dean Inc. dba Dean's Professional Services (DPS), a leading national staffing solutions firm, has been recognized as #27 on the Houston Business Journal's (HBJ) Minority-Owned Businesses list  in the February 27, 2026 issue. This award highlights the largest Houston-area firms where at least 51% ownership is held by minority individuals, based on 2025 revenue. "We are honored to be recognized among Houston's top minority-owned bus