Tara Virkus

Tara (Fricke) Virkus currently serves as the Director of Building Operations - Property Management for Ramsey County, a position held since June 2024. Prior to this role, Tara was the Portfolio Operations Manager at Zeller, where responsibilities included overseeing operational activities, managing communications and documentation, and facilitating property acquisitions. Tara's extensive experience spans roles at the University of Minnesota, including Business & Logistics Manager for Classroom Technical Services, where leadership in finance and project management was key. Earlier positions include Property Manager at Bigos Management, Resident Manager at H.G. Fenton Company, and Assistant Property Manager at Equity Residential. Tara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Corporate Communications from The College of St. Scholastica, along with various certifications, including Leadership Essentials.