Oklahoma City (August 8, 2023) – Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) has hired Julia Branum as its new Branding & Communications Associate in Oklahoma City. Branum will be responsible for the execution of KSM’s strategic marketing initiatives related to content, video production, social media, and communication.
Branum, a recent marketing graduate of Oklahoma Christian University, had participated in a summer internship program with the heavy equipment distributor prior to joining as a full-time employee. She credits the company’s leadership and culture in making the decision to officially join the Kirby-Smith Machinery family.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Kirby-Smith. I appreciate the learning experiences they’ve offered me, from traveling to jumping into large-scale projects. Things I’m sure not every business intern gets to experience,” said Branum. “Also, Kirby-Smith’s incredibly talented leaders and mentors have pushed me to grow professionally. Overall, I really appreciate the culture of the company and the emphasis it puts on personal endeavors as well as career successes. I anticipate great progress within the company and myself in the coming years.”
Andrew Clouse, Manager of Branding & Communications for KSM, believes Branum’s talent, drive to learn, and natural leadership skills will be vital to KSM’s current and long-term branding goals.
“It was early in the interview process where it became clear that Julia had remarkable potential,” said Clouse. “Knowing this, we set high expectations going into the internship and she absolutely crushed them. Adding her abilities to the department full-time is a huge win for Kirby-Smith Machinery. The sky is the limit with Julia on the team.”
Branum graduated from Oklahoma Christian University, where she was named Business Student of the Year for 2023. She also participated on the school’s ethics debate team and served as Vice President and Social Media Director for OC Women Who Lead.
About Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc.
Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. was established in 1983 and is recognized as one of the premier new and used heavy construction equipment and crane dealers in the country. Kirby-Smith Machinery and its hundreds of dedicated professional employees are committed to providing reliable new and used equipment for sale and equipment rentals, as well as responsive service and equipment parts for multiple makes and models. Kirby-Smith Machinery has 12 branch locations in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Missouri. For more information about Kirby-Smith Machinery, call 888-861-0219 or visit kirby-smith.com.
Media Inquiries:
Andrew Clouse
Manager, Branding & Communications
Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc.
405-495-7820
aclouse@kirby-smith.com
