Tara Blanchard

Tara Blanchard is an experienced Area Sales Manager at HTLF since July 2019, where responsibilities include mentoring management staff and setting financial goals for banking teams. Previously, Tara served as Senior Director of Call Center, Retail, and Events at J&P Cycles - MAG Retail Group, overseeing an $8 million budget and generating $60 million in annual sales through strategic management across multiple locations. Tara also held the position of Director of Retail & Events, focusing on strategic growth and operational management. Early career experience at Old Navy involved roles as Store Manager and Regional Store Training Manager, emphasizing operational excellence and training development. Tara holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Management with a focus on Human Resource Management from the University of Dubuque.