Hardin-Smith Global Enterprises was founded in 2002 by Jennifer Hardin and Charles Lee Smith. It is the parent company and funder of various consulting services, security companies, psychiatric hospital in-patient/out-patient facilities and mental health treatment centers, as well as multiple eateries, retail outlets, electronics and parts supply establishments (including
Acumen Flashlights and
Acumen Retail), all of which are owned by Hardin-Smith. HSGE is a US-based business and is active in six (6) U.S. states with employs operating under the various brands. However, it enjoys open partnerships with non-US overseas suppliers, such as
Black Wing Technologies and other large suppliers in Australia, New Zealand, and China.
