Welcome to the CAS Staff Spotlight, a column featuring members of the CAS staff. For this spotlight, we are proud to introduce you to Tia Puckett.
- What do you do at the CAS? How does your role support the Strategic Plan?
As the IT director, my role directly supports the CAS Strategic Plan by enabling the technology, processes and infrastructure that drive organizational success. The new Association Management System (AMS) project that our team is currently working on is what I am most excited about. Designed to better serve the needs of the CAS community, the CAS Portal will provide a cleaner, more intuitive interface, advanced tools and enhanced functionality to simplify your online interactions with the CAS. This includes registering for exams and events, paying dues, volunteering and much more. - What inspires you in your job? What do you love most about your job?
The opportunity to drive innovation and create meaningful solutions that support the CAS’s mission. I love collaborating with my team and seeing how our efforts directly impact the success of the organization and its members. - Describe your educational and professional background. What do you bring to the organization?
Over 20 years ago, I began my journey in the tech industry, starting my first IT job straight out of high school and gaining experience across various sectors since then. My career prior to the CAS gave me appreciation for scalability and adaptability in IT solutions. Having worked with rapidly changing technological landscapes, I honed skills in leading transformative projects, managing diverse teams and ensuring that systems could scale to meet future demands. I came to the CAS with a solid foundation in strategic IT planning, vendor negotiation and cybersecurity. - What is your favorite hobby outside of work?
I am a Peloton junkie — I enjoy working out. - If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why?
Australia, to cuddle a koala. - What would your colleagues find surprising about you?
I am obsessed with The Golden Girls. - How would your friends and family describe you?
They’d describe me as tenacious and caring.
