Anne Lackey

Co-Founder & CEO
HireSmart Virtual Employees
HireSmart Cares

Anne Lackey is a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and staffing strategist with a passion for building strong businesses and stronger communities. She co-founded HireSmart Virtual Employees with her husband, Mark, to provide U.S.-based companies with a smart, cost-effective way to scale without sacrificing quality.
Her leadership extends beyond business operations. As the founder of HireSmart Cares, Anne channels the company’s success into meaningful social impact, supporting hundreds of students with scholarships, educational programs, and leadership training. Every client partnership helps fund these efforts, and Anne and Mark personally match each Care Dollar donated.
With more than 20 years of experience and seven companies under her belt, Anne has become a trusted voice in business efficiency, remote team building, and philanthropic leadership. She is a best-selling author, former Forbes Business Council contributor, and frequent speaker on scaling companies through smart staffing models.

When she’s not leading teams or mentoring entrepreneurs, Anne enjoys traveling with Mark, investing in real estate, and watching the next generation rise.


Areas of Expertise

Responding to homeowner and board inquiries

Scheduling meetings and confirming appointments

Preparing agendas, notices, and board packets

Tracking architectural requests and violations

Managing email inboxes and customer service calls

Logging work orders and coordinating vendor follow-up

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