Chuck Austin

Tara Nicholson

Vice President – Strategy & Growth

Tara Nicholson serves as Vice President – Strategy & Growth at C.J. Hughes Construction, bringing more than 16 years of experience across the energy, utility, engineering, construction, and infrastructure industries.

Throughout her career, Tara has held leadership roles in strategic growth, client development, technical services, workforce solutions, and business operations. Her experience working with major organizations throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico gives her a broad understanding of both customer needs and the evolving opportunities within the energy and infrastructure sectors.

At C.J. Hughes, Tara is focused on advancing the company’s long-term growth strategy by strengthening key client relationships, developing new customers and markets, identifying strategic opportunities, and expanding the company’s position across the industries it serves.

Tara’s ability to connect the technical, operational, and business sides of an organization allows her to bring a well-rounded perspective to C.J. Hughes’ leadership team and support the company’s continued growth and long-term success