Kelly Barchanowicz

Kelly Barchanowicz specializes in real estate, residential construction, and commercial construction recruiting. Her experience spans human resources, talent acquisition, business operations, and organizational leadership. It gives her a close understanding of the workforce challenges, leadership needs, and operational demands these industries face.

Before joining Millman Search, Kelly served as Human Resources Manager for a residential homebuilding and real estate development company, where she established and led the HR function. Working closely with ownership and executive leadership, she oversaw talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development. That work showed her firsthand why the right hire needs the leadership qualities and cultural alignment for long-term success, as well as the right skills.

Earlier in her career, Kelly held leadership and operational roles in privatized military housing, residential property management, and professional services. In military housing, she worked directly with installation command teams and senior military officials, including one- to four-star generals. Those relationships called for diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgment. They strengthened her ability to build credibility and trust at every level of leadership.

Kelly’s recruiting philosophy centers on authentic relationships and understanding the people behind the résumés. She believes a successful placement takes more than matching qualifications to a job description. It requires a real understanding of organizational culture, leadership expectations, and individual career goals. Known for her adaptability and people-first approach, she brings a balanced, consultative perspective to every search.

Kelly earned a certification in Human Resources Management from Southern New Hampshire University and completed undergraduate coursework in Public Relations, with a focus on Strategic Communications, at Penn State University.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kelly lives in Newnan, Georgia, with her husband, a retired U.S. Army veteran, and their two children. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, baking, and volunteering in her community.