Wendi Tufts

Wendi Tufts has extensive experience in contracts, procurement, and strategic sourcing. Their most recent role was as a Senior Manager at Connected Vehicle Optimization (CVO) where they managed contracts and procurement. Prior to that, they worked at M+W Group as the Western Regional Manager, leading the energy subcontracts team for solar photovoltaic construction projects across the United States. Wendi also had a notable position as a Subcontracts Manager at First Solar, overseeing high-value engineering procurement construction subcontracts. Earlier in their career, Wendi held managerial roles at MD Helicopters, Inc., where they managed federal and local government contracts, and Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company, where they managed both government and commercial subcontracts. Wendi started their career as a Contract Manager at Northrop Grumman and gained project coordination experience at Pearson in software development.

Wendi Tufts has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, which they obtained between 2004 and 2008. Wendi also holds a Master Certificate in Contract Management Government and Commercial from Villanova University, which they obtained in the academic year 2008-2009. In addition to their degrees, Wendi Tufts has an additional certification in Government and Commercial Contract Management from Villanova University, although the details of when they obtained this certification are not provided.