Tess Blankenship

Tess Blankenship currently serves as the Sr. Director of Procurement at MaryRuth's and is also a Volunteer for Business Strategy at Catchafire, where contributions have significantly supported national and global nonprofits. Previous roles include Sr. Director Sourcing and Project Management at Kosas, Director at Alchemee, and Senior Manager positions at AppFolio, Inc. and The Walt Disney Company, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing and procurement management. Tess Blankenship has extensive experience leading procurement organizations with substantial spend bases and has a track record of developing strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness and revenue growth. Educational credentials include a BS in Psychology from the University of Washington and an MBA in Business Administration from California Lutheran University.