Worcester, MA – TANTARA Corporation is proud to announce Alicia Carriero has joined the firm and plans to assist this 8(a) environmental / heavy civil construction firm in servicing clients and driving new business initiatives.
Alicia had previously been with Sovereign Consulting, where she worked for seven years as a field scientist and safety coordinator for federal programs. At TANTARA, Alicia’s role as Safety Coordinator will involve tracking physicals and certifications, as well as managing annual training sessions and performing field activities. TANTARA’s business development efforts will also be enhanced through Alicia’s efforts to assist management broaden the firm’s client base.
Alicia’s previous work history involves well sampling, excavation oversight, groundwater mapping, various forms of drilling, as well as other field activities. She has worked on Shell Oil project sites throughout New England overseeing drilling and sampling operations. Her federal work includes several large-scale projects at the former Fort Devens in Massachusetts, the USACE’s Cold Regions Research & Engineering Lab (CRREL) in New Hampshire, and the Newport Naval Facility in Rhode Island where she was involved with landfill and groundwater treatment system projects.
“With slow but steady economic recovery evident in our markets, we see strength in certain sectors,” states Dawn Dearborn, TANTARA President. “We see opportunities ahead for TANTARA to meet the ever-changing demands within the federal markets and construction community and want our valued clients to know we’re prepared to provide continuous, long-term service. Alicia will be a welcome addition to our staff.”
About TANTARA Corporation
Founded in 2000, TANTARA is a certified small, disadvantaged, woman-owned 8(a) and HUBZone firm that has grown from two employees to 23 employees with diverse specialties and skills. TANTARA’s success is directly related to its decision to diversify its operations primarily within the federal market and also to expand geographic reach. The firm provides engineering, environmental consulting, construction management, construction, and remediation services along the Eastern Seaboard to clients like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Air Force, the Air National Guard, the U.S. Army, the National Park Service, as well as numerous municipal, commercial and private institutional sector clients. Management and staff take pride in contributing to the company’s reputation for integrity, quality and results. TANTARA can always be relied on to be a problem solver that puts a great emphasis on customer satisfaction.
