Lauren Eckert

Lauren Eckert has extensive experience in procurement and contract management, currently serving as a Contract Specialist and IT Procurement Specialist III at the Texas Department of Transportation since June 2013, where responsibilities include strategic sourcing, project management, and process improvement for statewide purchasing. As CEO and Co-Founder of BarneStar Candle Co., Lauren established over 25 business accounts nationwide and implemented cost-reduction strategies while enhancing efficiency and marketing efforts. Previous roles include contract compliance at Austin Water Utilities, IT procurement at Bazaarvoice, and various sales positions at Allstate, Circuit City, and Comp USA. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas State University.