Kelly LeBlanc

Kelly LeBlanc is a Senior Business Analyst with 19 years of experience in business analytics, sales operations, ERP systems, and commercial strategy within the beverage alcohol distribution industry. Based in the Greater New Orleans region, she has built a long-standing career at Republic National Distributing Company, where she specializes in transforming complex data into actionable insights, improving reporting systems, and supporting strategic business decisions. Her work focuses on sales analytics, KPI development, process optimization, and strengthening supplier and internal commercial operations.

Her journey in the industry began with a leap of faith. After working in payroll and accounting at a company that was relocating, she chose not to move due to compensation constraints. She submitted her resume to a temp agency and accepted an administrative assistant role despite having no prior experience in that position. That decision marked the beginning of a nearly 19-year career with the same organization, during which she has been promoted seven times and steadily advanced through multiple roles. Along the way, she developed a deep appreciation for the industry and the people in it, recognizing that growth comes from initiative, continuous learning, and advocating for new opportunities.

Today, Kelly works on the supplier commercialization team, where she manages supplier onboarding and offboarding, ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, streamlines operational processes, builds dashboards, and leads special projects. Her experience has shaped her belief that leadership is not defined by title or people management, but by collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and helping others grow. She is known for her analytical mindset, operational expertise, and ability to bridge strategy and execution while contributing to the overall success and efficiency of the organization.