Tara has worked in the commercial real estate industry since 1988. She began her career at The Flynn Company working in the accounting department as Assistant Controller from 1988-1992. In 1992, she relocated to Annapolis and worked as an Asset Manager on the Koll Bren Opportunity Funds where she developed and implemented real estate strategies for 2.2 million square feet of office, flex, industrial and retail real estate projects. She coordinated the capital renovation of functionally obsolete and environmentally impaired assets by orchestrating teams of contractors, architects, engineers and leasing agents to achieve above average returns on investments.
As Director of Real Estate for SAP America, Inc., Tara negotiated the acquisition, land development approval and construction contract for the American headquarters on a 190-acre property in Newtown Square, PA. In addition, she developed and implemented a strategic plan for offices throughout the country re-engineering office standards, creating a facilities management team and lease administration plan resulting in reduced overhead and broader exposure.
As a licensed real estate broker in Maryland, Tara provided full service representation to clients including contract negotiations, financial analysis, due diligence and coordination of land development approvals, financing and closing documents. She also provided investment advisory services for shopping centers, office, industrial, multi-family and student housing projects.
Tara received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Villanova University and is currently a licensed real estate salesperson with The Flynn Company in the State of Maryland. A native of Philadelphia, she presently resides with her husband and son in Annapolis, Maryland.
