Houston, Texas — March 4, 2026 — Dean’s Professional Services (DPS) has been named a 2026 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation winner by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) . This national recognition honors organizations that distinguish themselves through innovative business and human resource practices, with an emphasis on creating strong, people-first workplace cultures. "This recognition is a testament to our entire team and our un

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

Groundbreaking Book Empowers Women to Lead with Both Grit and Grace Houston, TX – January 28, 2026 – Award-winning speaker, author, and entrepreneur Jennifer Dean announces the release of her latest book, Stilettos or Flats: A Leadership Guide for the Professional Woman . This transformative guide challenges the limiting expectations professional women have long faced and introduces a new framework for authentic, powerful leadership. For decades, women in leadership have be

Dean's Professional Services is proud to announce that it has been ranked #6 on the prestigious Women-Owned Businesses list published in the October 24, 2025 issue of the Houston Business Journal. This recognition highlights the company's continued growth, dedication to excellence, and significant contribution to Houston's business community.