Kenna Arrington, Ctprp
About Kenna Arrington, Ctprp
Kenna Arrington is a Manager of Third Party Risk at Synovus, specializing in compliance with FFIEC regulations and vendor monitoring. With a background in vendor management and client relations, she has developed strong relationships across various business lines to improve vendor risk management strategies.
Work at Synovus
Kenna Arrington currently serves as the Manager of Third Party Risk at Synovus, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance with FFIEC regulations through effective vendor monitoring and due diligence oversight. Her responsibilities include cultivating relationships across various lines of business to enhance vendor risk management strategies. Prior to this role, she worked as a Third Party Risk Management Analyst SR at Synovus from 2019 to 2023.
Previous Experience at TSYS
Kenna Arrington has extensive experience at TSYS, where she held multiple positions. She worked as an Instructional Designer from 2012 to 2014 and later transitioned to Client Relations from 2014 to 2017. Her final role at TSYS was in Vendor Management & Vendor Contracting, where she worked from 2017 to 2019. This diverse experience contributed to her expertise in vendor risk management.
Education and Expertise
Kenna Arrington earned her Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from Columbus State University, completing her studies from 2007 to 2012. Her educational background complements her professional expertise in third party risk management, vendor monitoring, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Background in Youth Leadership
Before her corporate career, Kenna Arrington served as the Youth Director at Cascade Hills Baptist Church Inc from 2006 to 2008. This role involved leadership and community engagement, providing her with foundational skills in management and relationship building.
Diverse Skill Set
Kenna Arrington possesses a diverse skill set that extends beyond third party risk management. Her experience includes corporate event management and product sales, which enhances her ability to navigate complex business environments and foster effective vendor relationships.