Over the years of building our companies, I’ve learned to group hires into two necessary camps: those working for the company, and those for whom the company is working. Lisa Arnold belongs to the latter, and I’m happy to welcome her to her latest role as Kin’s CEO.
A little over a year ago, we welcomed Lisa to the We Are Mammoth team as our first Director of Marketing. Lisa made quick work of everything the role expected of her, from Kin’s communication strategy to We Are Mammoth’s own business development outreach. As she expanded her responsibilities in marketing to help out with strategic operations it was clear we had more than a director of marketing on our hands. Sure enough, by early 2017, Lisa became We Are Mammoth’s first COO. Now, as Kin digs into its fourth year of business, Lisa is stepping into a role where she can spread her wings even more.
Lisa’s a great fit for Kin. She cut her teeth in HR tech early in her career and she’s a tried and true advocate for any company trying to improve its workplace, just as she was for We Are Mammoth. I’m excited to see where Kin goes under Lisa’s direction. There’s a lot of work to do, and she’s up to the task.
As for who Lisa is when she’s not at the helm, she hails from upstate New York but found her home (and heart!) in Nashville with her husband and two young girls. She’s got a knack for old furniture, furry canines, and old home restoration, and has been known to hawk succulents at local markets around town. If there’s one word to describe working with Lisa, it’d be inspiring. Personally, working with Lisa over the past year has forced me to up my game and everyone in her orbit does the same. It’s for that reason Lisa’s energy will be put to great work at Kin as it continues helping companies build efficient, more inspiring workplaces. Onward!