Elizabeth Somers (Liz)

Elizabeth 'Liz' Somers has a significant work history spanning different industries. Starting in 2003, they worked as a Mortgage Loan Officer Intern at 1st Trust Mortgage Services. In 2004, they joined GE Home Finance as a Mortgage Loan Originator. From 2005 to 2006, they worked as a Mortgage Banker at RBC Centura Bank.

In 2007, they began their career in the pharmaceutical industry with PPD. Elizabeth 'Liz' held multiple roles, starting as a Commercial Analyst I, then progressing to Commercial Analyst II, Associate Commercial Manager, and finally Commercial Manager in Contracts & Proposal Development before leaving PPD in 2013.

Elizabeth 'Liz' then joined ICON plc in 2013, where they contributed as a Contracts Manager and later as Manager of BD Systems, Finance. In this role, they collaborated with various departments to provide pricing and technology solutions to streamline proposals, contracts, and change order processes. Elizabeth 'Liz' managed team resources and ensured timely responses to Helpdesk tickets.

Most recently, in 2021, Liz joined TFS - Clinical Contract Research Organization as the Executive Director, Head of Contracts, Proposals, and Vendor Management.

Overall, Liz Somers has demonstrated their expertise in contracts, proposals, vendor management, finance, and mortgage banking throughout their career.

Elizabeth 'Liz' Somers attended New Hanover High School from 1996 to 2000. After completing high school, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance at the University of North Carolina Wilmington from 2000 to 2003.