Tara Northey Whipple

Tara Northey Whipple has a diverse and extensive work experience. Tara currently holds the position of Vice President, Talent at Patterson Companies, Inc. since March 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Sr. Director of Talent and Organization Development at the same company from September 2020 to April 2023. Tara also held the position of Director of Learning and Organization Development and Sr. Manager of Learning and Organization Development at Patterson Companies, Inc. from November 2019 to September 2020 and July 2019 to November 2019, respectively.

Before joining Patterson Companies, Inc., Tara worked at Travelers for a significant period of time. At Travelers, they held various roles in enterprise leadership and organization development. Their positions included Director, Manager, and Senior Training Consultant from 2010 to 2019.

Prior to their time at Travelers, Tara worked at Target, where they served as an Executive Team Lead for Guest Services and Hardlines from May 2003 to March 2005.

Overall, Tara Northey Whipple has a strong background in talent and organization development, with progressive responsibilities and experience at both Patterson Companies, Inc. and Travelers.

Tara Northey Whipple received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 2004. Prior to that, they attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire from 2000 to 2001. No degree or field of study was specified for their time at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.