Aubriana Martindale is passionate about storytelling and the power of a meaningful narrative in elevating an organization’s brand, identity and development—and has a special appreciation for food’s ability to bring people together. Working for Smith’s has allowed Martindale to merge her passion for food and community wellness.
The onset of the pandemic presented many unforeseen challenges, but Martindale rose to the occasion, prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of customers and employees during a time of immense pressure on essential workers.
Martindale has also been recognized within Smith’s parent company, Kroger Co., for her leadership in introducing and implementing their Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social impact strategy, a bold vision to end hunger in the communities Smith’s serves and eliminate waste across the company by 2025. Among her many accomplishments, Martindale says she is most proud of helping other women in the workforce and stresses the importance of a more diverse, inclusive workplace.