Tara Thompson

Tara Thompson is a seasoned procurement and operations professional with extensive experience in the retail and facilities management sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Procurement at TravelCenters of America since October 2021, Tara previously held the position of Director of Operations - Facilities Management at DAVACO and served in various roles at Ascena Retail Group, Inc., including Director and Senior Manager of Procurement for Energy and Facilities Services. Earlier career roles included Store Facilities Manager and Store Facilities Senior Coordinator at Charming Shoppes, as well as Store Manager at Lane Bryant. Tara holds an Associate degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management from Johnson & Wales University, obtained between 1995 and 1998.