Lauren Ries

Lauren Ries is an experienced professional currently serving as Contracts Manager and Director of Talent & Performance Management at Cask, where responsibilities include talent lifecycle management, forecasting, and performance management. Prior to this role at Cask, Lauren held positions as Contracts Administrator at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, managing contracts for external funding, and Director of Business Administration at Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory, overseeing financial and administrative functions. Early career experiences include customer service representation and administrative support roles. Lauren earned a BA in International Studies from Point Loma Nazarene University and later received a Paralegal Certificate from the University of San Diego.