2024 Next Gen All Stars: Top 20 Under 40
Next Gen All Star: Branden Kenny
Age: 34
Company: Hajoca
Title: Sales and Operations Consultant
How long have you been in the PHCP-PVF industry?
Three years. First with Northeastern Supply and now currently working for Hajoca Corporation in Wilmington, North Carolina.
What drew you into the industry?
My future father-in-law and mentor, Bill Pritchett. I had previous experience in the HVAC trade field, as well as sales roles, so the decision to enter the industry was a welcomed opportunity.
What is the most rewarding aspect of working in the industry?
The most rewarding aspect of working in the industry is being able provide a solution to a problem and help people. I enjoy being able to assist with finding the correct product to complete any project.
What motivates you every day?
Every day presents a new opportunity to meet new people, forge new relationships, and help contribute to the growth and upkeep of the surrounding community.
What is one thing you wish more people knew/understood about the PHCP-PVF industry?
This industry can be very rewarding. Being able to see the building blocks of not only the community, but the country as a whole and what goes into the buildings that are all around us. This simple concept is grossly overlooked and having an inside view of it is rewarding.
What has been your proudest moment in your career so far?
The opportunity to work for Hajoca, move to Wilmington, NC and work with family. This opportunity represents the stepping stones that I have crossed throughout my career and the rewards for resiliency.
What is one thing most people don’t know about you?
I have a passion for customer service and bartending which I have done for the past 12 years.
Branden has worked his way in two years time from warehouse to inside sales. Branden has taken it upon himself to solicit new customers Getting them to open accounts and start a business relationship with them. Branden sees to it that his attention to detail assures, his customers are taken care of. Branden treats each customers if they are his only customer assuring that they have the attention that they need to help them grow their business. Branden is unselfish and assist his other teammates when they get inundated at work to assure that every customer of the company is taken care of. Branden’s future goal is to manage a sales team as he grows within the company.
– Bill Pritchett, Hajoca
Bio image courtesy of: Kenny / Background: Viacheslav Peretiatko / Creatas Video+ / Getty Images Plus / via Getty Images