Senior Vice President of Operations and Managing Partner of Saunders Concessions

CAREER TENURE

Saunders Hire Date:
September 2011
Construction Career Began: 1982

EDUCATION

B.S., Building Construction/Engineering, University of Washington

CREDENTIALS

Licensed Surveyor, State of Washington
Board Chair of ARRA Fund
Kansas City Federal Reserve, Committees for infrastructure/labor
President AGC 2009-2011
AGC National Board for Federal Guidelines
AIAI Board Member Social Infrastructure Member
Chair of City of Denver Committee of Codes, Policy and Labor Law

Taryn Edwards began her career in the construction industry in 1982 and is known for her strong and passionate leadership, as well as her drive for innovation and relationship-based approach to business. Edwards currently holds the position of managing partner in Saunders Concessions and senior vice president at Saunders Construction, Inc., overseeing the strategic development, planning and execution within the public-private partnership (P3) market. Edwards background in the public and private sectors includes extensive knowledge in the planning, policy, procurement and delivery process of the client’s assets. She specializes in planning construction costs, financing and construction scheduling for several alternative delivery options, including the P3 Delivery Model.

With the developing market in P3s, Edwards’ ability to create connections and manage complex challenges has proven her an invaluable asset to clients and the community. She is currently working with a portfolio of clients on their master planning strategies around development and delivery of the future assets of their facilities and campuses. Edwards was appointed and served as the executive director in the Jobs Cabinet under Governor Ritter for the State of Colorado. She serves on several community boards, investing her time in building a better future for local children and communities.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Managing Partner of Saunders Concession LLC (2015 – Present)
Lead the development of Saunders Concessions designed for P3 projects.
Deliver the platform of services including the financial analysis with the platform of partners.

Senior Vice President of Saunders Construction (2011-2016)
Lead the overall operations, procurement and development of the construction company.

Executive Director of Job Cabinet/Policy under Governor Ritter (2009 – 2011)
Created and lead the State of Colorado’s distribution of services to the local regions and agencies.
Created and revised policy for streamlining delivery of services.
Policy advisor to the Governor (specialized infrastructure).

Hensel Phelps Construction, Vice President/District Manager (2005 – 2009)

ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Board Chair of ARRA Fund
President AGC 2009-2011
AGC National Board for Federal Guidelines
AIAI Board Member Social Infrastructure Member
Chair of City of Denver Committee of Codes, Policy and Labor Law
Chair of City of Denver Auditor’s Advisory Board