Town of Christiansburg, VA
Tara (Cochran) Vance, MBA, P.E. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in engineering and procurement. Currently serving as the Procurement Officer for the Town of Christiansburg, Virginia, responsibilities include creating contracts and solicitations for various departments, including police, fire & rescue, and recreation. Prior positions include Senior Industrial Engineer roles at Volvo Group Trucks Operations and Hubbell Lighting, where leadership in new product introductions and production support were key contributions. Additional experience encompasses project management and sourcing at Norfolk Southern Corporation and environmental program coordination at Virginia Western Community College. Tara holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Radford University.
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Town of Christiansburg, VA
With a growing festival scene and farmers' market, state-of-the-art Aquatic Center, unrivaled recreation facilities and programs, and a renewed commitment to revitalization, we're all about bringing people together. Christiansburg is the fourth largest town in Virginia with a community steeped in history. Surrounded by Virginia Tech, Radford University, two major hospitals and the I-81 corridor, Christiansburg has a unique ability to serve diverse collegiate, commercial and professional industries, while still maintaining the vibe of a small town. The Town is comprised of 14 departments and is regularly seeking talent in the areas of Administration, Aquatics, Building Inspections, Cemetery Management, Emergency Services (Fire and Rescue), Finance, Engineering, Human Resources, Law Enforcement, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Public Relations and Public Works. Stay connected on our Facebook (www.facebook.com/cburgvagov), Twitter (www.twitter.com/cburgvagov) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/cburgvagov) to learn more about why Christiansburg is the place to work and, of course, #ThePlaceToBe.