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Kenna Smith, MBA

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Director Talent Acquisition and Development at Branch
📍 Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Kenna Smith is the Director of Talent Acquisition and Development at Branch, with 12 years of HR experience, six of which are in the construction industry. A Marshall University MBA graduate, she specializes in aligning strategic human capital initiatives with business goals to support industry growth.

Deeply engaged in her industry and community, Kenna is a member of the National Association of Women in Construction and serves on the boards for Roanoke Citys Work-Based Learning Advisory Committee and the AGCVA Educational Foundation. She actively supports local cancer research fundraisers.

Kenna recently earned a certification in "Introduction to AI, " showing her interest in applying emerging technologies to her field.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Director Talent Acquisition and Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
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Workforce Development
A passionate leader focused on developing talent and creating strategic human capital initiatives to support business growth in the construction industry.
Future of Construction
Actively works to shape the industry's future through her roles with the Associated General Contractors of VA (AGCVA) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Director Talent Acquisition and Development
Branch
5-2022 - 9-2025
Talent Acquisition Manager
Branch
8-2021 - 6-2022
Senior Talent Aquisition Business Partner
Branch
9-2017 - 4-2019
Human Resources Recruiter
Empire Bakery Commissary, LLC
6-2017 - 9-2017
Division Recruiting and Training Manager
Kroger
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Media appearances

Kenna Smith awarded one of Roanoke's top 40 under 40. Featured in Branch (branchgroup.com)
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Education
2007 - 2009
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Marshall University
2003 - 2007
Bachelor's degree
Alice Lloyd College
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