Kristen Lamendola
Kristen Lamendola is an accomplished Leasing Account Manager at Southland Truck Leasing/Kenworth of Louisiana, where she provides tailored, full-service commercial truck leasing solutions across North Louisiana. Passionate about helping businesses optimize their fleets, Kristen works closely with clients to determine the best equipment and leasing plans to maximize efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. With access to a nationwide support network through PacLease and NationaLease, she ensures that her clients’ fleets are always ready for the road, enabling business growth and operational peace of mind.
Before joining Kenworth of Louisiana, Kristen built extensive experience in account management, sales, and business development across the environmental services and waste management industries. She has held leadership roles with Haz Mat Special Services, LEI, Inc., and Waste Haul LLC, where she developed strong client relationships, drove revenue growth, and streamlined operational processes. Kristen’s expertise spans fleet management, contract maintenance, and customer loyalty, consistently delivering results for her clients while fostering long-term partnerships.
Beyond her professional achievements, Kristen is committed to giving back to her community. She actively volunteers for causes such as clean water and sanitation, child welfare, mental health, disaster relief, and poverty alleviation. Her dedication to service reflects her broader mission of making a meaningful impact both in her industry and in the lives of others, demonstrating a balance of professional excellence and social responsibility.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to resilience—the ability to fail, learn from those experiences, and rise stronger each time.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to under promise and over deliver, and to never take your work personally.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is that there will always be someone who knows more than you—don’t let that intimidate you. Instead, see it as an opportunity and make that person your mentor.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that are most important to me in both my work and personal life are honesty and integrity.