LDG Welcomes Valery Tarver as Director of Project Management

COLUMBUS, OH – Larson Design Group (LDG), an award-winning, employee-owned national architecture, engineering, and consulting firm, is pleased to welcome Valery Tarver, LSSBB, PMP, as Director of Project Management. A seasoned professional in operational excellence, Valery is based in our Columbus, OH, office and will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects for LDG.

Valery brings over 15 years of experience in leading complex initiatives and diverse projects to LDG. She is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) and certified Project Management Professional (PMP) who is passionate about fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within teams. She has expertise in a wealth of areas, including data analytics, project management and planning, risk management, resourcing and budget optimization, supply chain logistics, and team development.

In her role, Valery will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, executives, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget – delivering a quality product and ultimately achieving the joint business goals of both LDG and our clients. Her hiring reflects LDG’s continued growth and is a key part of the firm’s commitment to client service excellence and long-term strategic vision.

“I am very excited to have Valery on our team – her project management experience and expertise in process improvement will enhance LDG’s management capabilities and allow us to better serve our partners,” said David Schaarsmith, LDG Chief Operations Officer.

Valery joins LDG most recently from Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, where she served as Director of Management Engineering & Process Improvement for the past 10 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering from The Ohio State University and has graduate studies in Engineering Management from Ohio University.

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Founded in 1986, LDG is an award-winning, 100 percent employee-owned national architecture, engineering, and consulting firm with full-service offerings and a national reach.

For more than 30 years, we have been teaming with clients nationwide to provide responsive, innovative solutions by offering an extraordinary depth and breadth of capabilities and embracing sustainable business practices. For more information, visit About – Larson Design Group.