AVIAN
Tracy Barkhimer is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in defense acquisition, program management, and education. Currently serving as President of TABAS & Co, LLC, a Service Disabled Veteran, Woman-Owned LLC, Tracy has held various roles including Emergency Substitute Teacher for the White Salmon Valley School District and Professional Lifeguard at Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation. Tracy's previous positions include Senior Program Analyst at AVIAN, Director of Program Development at Unmanned Propulsion Development, and Field Marketing Representative at Boeing, among others. Tracy's notable tenure at Naval Air Systems Command includes leadership roles managing major defense acquisition programs and international security collaborations. Educational credentials include multiple certifications and degrees in leadership and engineering from prestigious institutions such as Cornell University and the United States Naval Postgraduate School.