Cory Tarlton

Cory Tarlton is an experienced professional in the field of sales engineering and consulting, currently serving as a Sales Engineer at Environmental Lights since February 2023, where the focus is on innovative LED lighting solutions for retail environments. As the Founder and Consultant at Praetorian LLC since April 2017, Cory specializes in contract-based consulting and project management for point-of-purchase display manufacturing clients. Previous roles include Business Resource Manager, Project Manager, and Planner/Purchaser at WestRock Company from May 2013 to April 2021, as well as Marketing Coordinator at Northland Communications in 2012. Early career experiences include an Accounting Internship at American Greetings and roles as a Media Analyst at the Carolina Observatory on Corporate Reputation and a Public Relations Intern at UNC Campus Y, showcasing a diverse background in communications and project management. Cory holds a B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, obtained in 2011.