Director of Human Resources, The Kroenke Group
Those who know Diamond Scott use similar adjectives to describe her. She’s committed, versatile, caring, capable, tireless, and a consummate professional. As the one-woman human resources department for The Kroenke Group, she’s a force to be reckoned with. Perhaps that’s because every day may be the only day to make a difference.
You can attribute that philosophy to what Diamond calls a “non-traditional upbringing.”
“When I was young, my parents died one year apart,” Diamond says. “As a result, the idea that time is finite has been a driving principle for me since an early age. That helped me understand to live my life with intention and a knowing that each day isn’t promised, and to do as much as I can while I have the opportunity to.”
That drive took Diamond through Mizzou undergrad and law school where she earned her juris doctorate. That, combined with her HR expertise, makes her a formidable presence in her job and in the community.
Finding talent to recruit — then retaining them — are major challenges in today’s job market. All the while, Diamond uses her legal background to protect the company and those who work for it. She may be paid to do that, but she brings the same skillset to the variety of organizations she serves outside the office. Case in point: Diamond’s guidance of the Voluntary Action Center through a leadership change, a global pandemic, and an organizational rebranding.
“Her proactive approach and deep involvement in all activities have set a new benchmark for board members, reflecting her genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of others,” says Kelsey Raymond, chief operating officer of Intero Digital.
“Diamond excels at leveraging her professional talents in human resources management to several nonprofit organizations and sits on the board for VAC, Columbia Art League, and several others over the years, alongside her demanding career with The Kroenke Group,” says Commerce Bank’s Michele Curry.
Ed Stansberry, executive director of VAC, remembers something Diamond said during his organization’s rebrand: “When I think of community, there’s no part from which I can separate myself from it.”
“Diamond understands and owns her part in the ecosystem that is our community,” Ed says.
Age: 36
Fun Fact:
Diamond loves live music of virtually any genre. At age 15, she even attended the heavy metal Ozzfest Music Festival.
