Tara started her own consulting firm, Quality and Environmental Management (QEM), over 20 years ago, to assist companies that were interested in implementing a quality or environmental management system. QEM has assisted over 50 companies successfully implement and maintain ISO management system third-party certifications. Tara has successfully completed both the ISO 9001 and the ISO 14001 Accredited Lead Auditor training; is a Certified Quality Auditor through the American Society for Quality; and has hands-on experience developing, implementing, and auditing quality management systems and environmental management systems. QEM is a certified, women-owned business enterprise (WBE).

Areas of Expertise: Quality management systems and environmental management systems.