Telester Townsend brings over 25 years of experience in the bio-pharma industry, focusing on Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Environmental, Health & Safety. They began their career as a Civil Engineer in the United States Air Force and later held various roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where they managed site operations and oversaw service contractors. Telester progressed in the construction sector, working as a Project Manager and later Construction Manager at Javan Construction, and is currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at CHA Consulting, Inc., managing construction projects for BP Lubricants. Telester holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Kaplan University and continues their studies in Business Administration at Mercer County Community College.