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Barry M. Smith is an accomplished healthcare executive serving as an Independent Director at The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) since 2014 and at The Pennant Group, Inc. (PNTG) since 2021.[[1]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/BARRY-SMITH-A04708/)[[2]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/44093/barry-m-smith)[[3]](https://matrixbcg.com/blogs/owners/ensigngroup) He recently engaged in insider trading activities related to ENSG and holds approximately 22,152 to 28,552 shares valued over $4 million, contributing to his estimated net worth of at least $8 million as of mid-2025.[[2]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/44093/barry-m-smith)
Smith's career highlights include founding VistaCare LLC (Chairman 2001-2003) and Bon Travay SA, and serving as Chairman & CEO of Magellan Health, Inc. from 2013 to 2019 (previously CEO & Director 2004-2019), where he led the leading specialty healthcare and population management organization.[[1]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/BARRY-SMITH-A04708/)[[4]](https://www.healthevolution.com/bios/speaker/barry-smith/)[[5]](https://marriott.byu.edu/advisoryboard/directory/member/?id=1702) Other roles encompass Chairman & CEO at ValueRx, Inc. (1990-1995), VP-Operations at PCS Health Systems, Inc., Operating Partner at Health Evolution Partners, and board positions at IPC Healthcare, Inc., CenseoHealth LLC, and others.[[1]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/BARRY-SMITH-A04708/)[[4]](https://www.healthevolution.com/bios/speaker/barry-smith/)[[5]](https://marriott.byu.edu/advisoryboard/directory/member/?id=1702) He currently chairs B&J Associates, Inc., B&J Investments LLC, BHF RG Capital, Inc., and Smarsh CRM Service, Inc.[[1]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/BARRY-SMITH-A04708/) Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from the University of Utah and holds degrees from Brigham Young University, including a bachelor's, and master's in Business Administration and Health Services Administration.[[5]](https://marriott.byu.edu/advisoryboard/directory/member/?id=1702)[[6]](https://investor.ensigngroup.net/governance/board-of-directors/default.aspx)
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